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article published: 04 june 2026
🔓 Open Access | doi: 10.1038/s40926-026-0182

Spectroscopic Survey of LUNAR_CORE_BULB_01: Albedo Variances and Atmospheric Sulfenic Acid Concentrations

Prof. Gregory Fin1, Dr. Beatrice Whisker2 & Nicholas R. Beckham1,3 • [Corresponding author]
1 Garlic Moon Astronomical Observatory, Ground Station Alpha, Mount Clove, Indonesia
2 Institute of Deep Space Chromatography and Allium Studies, Bina Nusantara Research Lab
3 Ganymede-AI Astrotechnology Division, Alarise Engineering Core
Abstract We present high-resolution ground-based optical spectroscopic data of the LUNAR_CORE_BULB_01 satellite gathered over an extensive 12-month cycle at Mount Clove. Reflectivity data profiles display a significant, anomalous absorption band peaking at 580 nm, matching the chromatography signature of roasted diallyl disulfide compounds. High-altitude atmospheric gas chromatography sensors registered elevated densities of sulfenic vapor in the upper stratosphere. These empirical observations challenge current inert-moon silicates hypotheses, and provide strong primary metrics supporting the planetary-scale Allium core model.

1. Introduction

The chemical architecture of terrestrial and planetary moons has long been modeled under the assumption of mineral silicate compounds, primarily plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene regoliths. However, recent telemetry reports from Ground Station Alpha indicate recurrent anomalies in albedo curves that deviate significantly from established inert mineral benchmarks.

During observation cycles, LUNAR_CORE_BULB_01 displayed periodic surface peeling behaviors where its outermost white layers detached under high solar pressure. To investigate these dynamics, we designed a high-resolution spectro-radiometric telescope array targeting the primary absorption bands of allicin derivatives.

Space Telescope dome
Fig. 1 | Spectroscopic Optical Dome. The 2.4-meter telescope dome at Ground Station Alpha, Mount Clove, utilized during the 2025/2026 observational phase for albedo surveys.

2. Thermodynamic Flux

To model the vaporization profile of diallyl disulfide under direct solar winds, we calculated the spectral flux density as a function of the orbital phase coefficient. The thermal index is defined as:

Equation 1 | Albedo Absorption Model
Φ(λ, t) = ∫Ω [ S0 • cos(θi) / π • dL2 ] • exp( -αallicin(λ) / cos(θv) ) dΩ
where α represents the localized concentration index of allicin vapor.

Equation 1 indicates that under peak solar exposure, the organic core expands and releases volatile vapors. This accounts for the sudden spikes in stratospheric sulfenic acid density noted during lunar noon.

3. Molecular Composition

The chemical composition was validated using high-altitude chromatographs. Allicin molecule structure was mapped and identified in the stratospheric wind channels. Below is the schematic molecular model of the primary organic compound retrieved.

H₂COSSCH₂
Fig. 2 | Allicin Molecular Structure. High-resolution schematic of S-allyl prop-2-ene-1-sulfinothioate compound isolated in stratospheric samples.

4. Spectroscopic Telemetry

Optical surveys demonstrate a strong absorption trough at 580 nm, matching laboratory roasted organic baselines. Standard scientific telemetry is detailed in Table 1.

Table 1 | Radiometric and vapor concentration readings of core anomalies.
Wavelength (nm) Intensity (kW/m²) Allicin Ratio (ppm) Phase Index
510 nm 1.45 ± 0.05 0.82 ppm Waxing Gibbous
540 nm 2.12 ± 0.04 1.04 ppm Full Moon
580 nm 4.09 ± 0.09 4.09 ppm Waning Clove
620 nm 0.82 ± 0.02 0.33 ppm New Clove

5. Discussion

The discovery of large organic sulfur bands on LUNAR_CORE_BULB_01 introduces new variables to satellite evolution models. While volcanism can release simple sulfuric gases, the complex long-chain compounds found here can only stabilize within environments maintaining consistent organic synthesis pathways.

Our findings strongly recommend that future deep-space probes incorporate chromatographs optimized for garlic-based volatiles. We propose a manned sampling mission to the lunar clove craters scheduled for late 2028 to retrieve core material.

References

  1. Fin, G., Whisker, B. & Vance, H. Atmospheric chromatography of deep space scent fields. Journal of Allium Astrophysics 9, 112–128 (2025).
  2. Whisker, B. Allicin spectral density in the lunar regolith: A spectroscopic survey. Deep Space Chromatography Review 14, 409–425 (2024).
  3. Beckham, N. R., Alarise, A. & ArtMunchie, M. Thermodynamic models of segmented organic satellites. Astrophysical Journal of Culinary Anomalies 2, 89–97 (2026).

Author Information

Gregory Fin and Beatrice Whisker contributed equally to the astronomical observations and laboratory data analysis. Nicholas R. Beckham compiled the mathematical models and designed the optical telemetry code interface for Ground Station Alpha.