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Heavy metal particles have been detected in noctilucent clouds. Possible sources for these particles are considered and a solar origin is suggested.

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HEMENWAY, C., HALLGREN, D. & SCHMALBERGER, D. Stardust. Nature 238, 256–260 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1038/238256a0

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