Largest Molecules In Space

The Spitzer Space Telescope has discovered the largest molecules known to exist in space.

This video describes "Buckyballs", three-dimensional, spherical structures which have escaped detection until now.

These are the largest molecules known to exist in space, and hold unique properties.

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