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New observations suggest that the dwarf planet Makemake is surrounded by faintly glowing methane gas. Scientists are unsure ...
Scientists have discovered methane gas on the dwarf planet Makemake, a finding that has surprised astronomers studying the outer solar system.
"It shows that Makemake is not an inactive remnant of the outer solar system, but a dynamic body where methane ice is still ...