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Ars Technica
4 months ago
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Webb telescope spots hints that Eris, Makemake are geologically active

Active geology on dwarf planets like Pluto and Kuiper Belt objects is driven by residual heat from formation or rare events.
Webb telescope revealed differences in hydrogen isotopes on Eris and Makemake, suggesting ongoing resurfacing activities. [ more ]
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