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Tiny Distant World Displays Pluto-like Thin Atmosphere

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Source: Gizmodo
Tiny Distant World Displays Pluto-like Thin Atmosphere
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Astronomers using stellar occultations found that (612533) 2002 XV93, a ~500-km trans-Neptunian object, has a thin, Pluto-like atmosphere, making it the first TNO with an atmosphere; the feature could be temporary or long-lasting, and further multi-site observations are planned to uncover its origin and evolution.

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  1. Astronomers Detect First Pluto Cousin With Thin Atmosphere  Gizmodo
  2. Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have an atmosphere, astronomers say  CBS News
  3. Atmosphere detected on celestial body in solar system's far reaches  Reuters
  4. Scientists Found An 'Impossible' Atmosphere on A Tiny World Beyond Neptune  ScienceAlert
  5. Tiny frozen world unexpectedly appears to have an atmosphere  New Scientist

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