A Never-Before-Seen Solar System Object Has Astronomers Stumped
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A tiny plutino world beyond Neptune has grown a mysterious atmosphere, and we don't know how. 0:00 The Mysterious Kuiper Belt 0:29 Meet (612533) 2002 XV93 1:36 The Science of Holding onto an Atmosphere 3:30 Discovery of 2002 XV93 4:45 How Does 2002 XV93 Have an Atmosphere? 7:38 Follow-up Observations of 2002 XV93 Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-026-02846-1 Voice Over: Mathew McQuinn Music: Artlist Ltd Support our work. Become a member today: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8SGU9hQEaJpsLuggAhS90Q/join When you buy from our store, you support us: https://my-store-10522d3.creator-spring.com/ Visit our website: https://www.territoryspace.com/ Subscribe to Territory - https://www.youtube.com/@territoryspace/featured Instagram - instagram.com/territoryspace
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