Observations suggest there's a small, icy object with an atmosphere beyond Pluto, challenging assumptions about which bodies can sustain atmospheres. Astronomers have detected an atmosphere that shouldn't exist on an icy object beyond the orbit of Pluto — sparking calls for follow-up observations. Japanese astronomers found evidence for a thin atmosphere surrounding the body, which is located with... [3175 chars]
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