Kwok, S. Organics in the Solar System, 2019, Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics, 19, 049

ADS: Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics, 19, in press; doi:10.1088/1674–4527/19/X/XX (2019)

 

Abstract

Complex organics are now commonly found in meteorites, comets, asteroids, planetary satellites, and interplanetary dust particles. The chemical composition and possible origin of these organics are presented. Specifically, we discuss the possible link between Solar System organics and the complex organics synthesized during the late stages of stellar evolution. Implications of extraterrestrial organics on the origin of life on Earth and the possibility of existence of primordial organics on Earth are also discussed.