New observations suggest that the dwarf planet Makemake is surrounded by faintly glowing methane gas. Scientists are unsure if the gas is contained within a wispy atmosphere or being ejected into space.
James Webb telescope spies a 'farting' dwarf planet with fluorescent gas in the outer solar system
Live Science - 30 Sep 2025 16:59
New observations suggest that the dwarf planet Makemake is surrounded by faintly glowing methane gas. Scientists are unsure if the gas is contained within a wispy atmosphere or being ejected into space.
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