What Are Dwarf Planet Ceres’ Bright Spots? Data Animation

Spectral measurements by NASA’s Dawn spacecraft reveals that the 130 bright spots on Ceres are likely composed of hydrated magnesium sulphate, but researchers state that “other compositions are also possible.“ The attention-grabbing ’Occator Crater’ is composed of salts mixed with other silicate materials. -- Full Story: Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/UCLA/MPS/DLR/IDA/mash mix: