Talk:List of molecules in interstellar space
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[edit] Review
The list of compound names needs a thorough review by somebody knowledgeable about chemistry. Thank you. — RJH 19:46, 6 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- It also absolutely needs references to who found this molecule and when. For example, for Glycine there is extensive information in the article. Paranoid 20:14, 11 Nov 2004 (UTC)
whould sub atomic particles and parts of atoms fall under this catigory?
Probably not. Molecule implies multiple atoms. In any case, I'm going to give this article a good once-over and check some of these. I took a quick cursory glance...You have Aluminum Fluoride as AlF, but aluminum fluoride is AlF3. EagleFalconn 00:01, 25 Nov 2004 (UTC)
[edit] H3+
- I've taken a look at the article. You've got a problem: According to the rules of computational chemistry the molecule H3+ can't exist. You've got both electrons existing in standard s orbitals, 1.333 of them are in anti-bonding orbitals. The molecule would never exist, not even for picoseconds. H3 on the other hand, would exist though only just barely and probably only under exceedingly high pressures. I would sugest attempting to find some alternative resources for this information to check accuracy. EagleFalconn 15:57, 29 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- You may be right, but there are a number of published papers on the topic. References:
- G. J. Harris et al, H3+ in cool, very metal poor stars
- McCall BJ et al, Detection of H3+ in the diffuse interstellar medium toward Cygnus OB2 No. 12.
- S. Brittain and T. Rettig, Detection of CO and H3+ Emission from the Preplanetary Disk of an Herbig AeBe Star – From a Star/Disk Interface or Gas Giant Protoplanet?
- &c. — RJH 22:05, 20 March 2006 (UTC)
- You may be right, but there are a number of published papers on the topic. References:
[edit] History article
- I really warmed to the idea of this article since for years I have been fascinated by the discovery of organic molecules in the interstellar medium. I think this article would be greatly improved by some information on the various discoveries, hypotheses on formation / origin of these molecules, perhaps even indications of distribution and concentrations. rturus 00:39, 12 Dec 2004 (UTC)
- Great. But this is just a listing. A dedicated history would be better served on a separate article page. Thanks. — RJH 22:00, 20 March 2006 (UTC)
- P.S. A good source looks to be: Interstellar and Circumstellar Species.
[edit] GA failed
According to this criteria, the article fails, since GA does not cover lists. Consider taking it to peer review and straight to FAC. --Nehrams2020 18:15, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
- Well, since there isn't actually criteria for images, portals, and lists, then it couldn't of failed any of them per se, and they aren't really valid candidates, so i've removed the template. Homestarmy 18:56, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] molecular oxygen has been discovered
http://www.physorg.com/news94210066.html Thanks, CarpD 4/2/07
