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This dwarf planet has gas: Makemake’s methane surprises scientists

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected methane gas on the dwarf planet Makemake, indicating that the distant body is a dynamic icy world.

Astrobitica September 28, 2025 (Last updated: September 28, 2025) 1 minute read

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected methane gas on the dwarf planet Makemake, indicating that the distant body is a dynamic icy world.

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