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Astronomers detect potential atmosphere around distant icy world
A study suggests that a small celestial body beyond Pluto may have an atmosphere. If confirmed, this would be a significant finding in our understanding of distant objects in the solar system. (sources: cbsnews, yahoo, ap, phys)
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Astronomers have detected what may be an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world located beyond Pluto. This discovery could indicate that this celestial body is only the second known to have an atmosphere in the region past Neptune.
- The detected atmosphere is described as thin.
- If confirmed, this would make the object the second known world past Neptune with an atmosphere.
- The findings challenge existing theories about the conditions necessary for an atmosphere to exist.
Why it matters
Understanding the presence of an atmosphere on this distant object could provide insights into the formation and evolution of celestial bodies in the outer solar system.
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