There's Water on...the Sun?

The video explores the surprising presence of water on the sun, particularly in cooler sunspots, and how this discovery impacts our understanding of the solar system and the search for water on exoplanets. Using spectroscopy, scientists can detect water vapor, but distinguishing it from other compounds is challenging. This has implications for studying exoplanets, as water signals could originate from stars rather than planets.

What are the main components that make up the sun?

What is the significance of sunspots in relation to water vapor?

How did astronomers find evidence of water on the sun?

Why is it important to understand the composition of a star's atmosphere?

What challenges do scientists face when detecting water on exoplanets?