Observatory: Makemake, Dwarf Planet Beyond Pluto, Has No Atmosphere, Study Suggests

Friday, November 23, 2012 - 19:40 in Astronomy & Space

Recent observations of the dwarf planet Makemake indicate that it lacks a significant atmosphere and reflects about as much sunlight as dirty snow.

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