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Astronomers Find Atmosphere Around a Pluto-like World

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May 4, 2026 • 64 views
Original source: Sky & Telescope

Observations — including from an amateur astronomer — show that the Plutino 2002 XV93 has a thin wisp of air around it. The post Astronomers Find Atmosphere Around a Pluto-like World appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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