The atmospheres of the outer planets (gas giants) in our solar system, namely Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, but they also contain significant amounts of methane, ammonia, and water in various states. The presence of methane is responsible for the blue-green color observed in Uranus and Neptune due to its absorption of red light.
Methane is present in the atmosphere of
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2010 · Topic: Astronomy and Astrophysics Basics (Planetary Science: Planets, Moons, Asteroids, Comets)
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