Pluto loses 16% of atmospheric pressure in ten years, astronomers find
A team of astronomers observes a rapid decline in Pluto's atmosphere.
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The fact
Measurements via stellar occultations reveal a 16% drop over a decade.
This trend could signal its gradual disappearance.
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Why it matters
Cette découverte modifie la compréhension de l'évolution atmosphérique des planètes naines et pourrait influencer les futures missions d'exploration du système solaire externe.