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Private space company may save Swift, Is Makemake geologically active?
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Private space company may save Swift, Is Makemake geologically active?

Katalyst Space looks to boost Swift, and methane gas has been found on a distant icy body

Philip Plait
Philip Plait
Hubble Space TelescopeHubble Space Telescope
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Is the most distant star ever seen really a star at all?

Is the most distant star ever seen really a star at all?

Also, a new moon for Quaoar! Maybe!

Philip Plait
Philip Plait
solar systemsolar system
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Astronomers find a new denizen in the deep black of the solar system

Astronomers find a new denizen in the deep black of the solar system

2017 OF201 is a giant iceball far, far beyond Neptune...and it complicates things for Planet Nine

Philip Plait
Philip Plait