The advanced observational capabilities of Webb enabled our team to explore the light scattered from Charon's surface at longer wavelengths than what was previously possible, expanding our understanding of the complexity of this fascinating object.
Our preferred interpretation is that the upper layer of carbon dioxide originates from the interior and has been exposed to the surface through cratering events. Carbon dioxide is known to be present in regions of the protoplanetary disk from which the Pluto system formed.
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