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Alan Stern

Coverage of Alan Stern in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 9 · 23:23 UTCMost recent: May 9 · 23:23 UTC
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Ko Arimatsuperson1National Astronomical Observatory of Japanorganization1Southwest Research Instituteorganization1NASAorganization1Plutotopic1Kuiper Belttopic1
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  • SCIENCEMay 9 · 23:23 UTCAP NEWS
    Astronomers believe they’ve detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto

    Astronomers have detected a thin atmosphere around a tiny icy world beyond Pluto, believed to be the solar system's smallest object with a clearly detected global atmosphere. The finding offers fresh insight into the solar system's farthest objects in the Kuiper Belt. Further observations are needed to verify the makeup of the atmosphere.