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NASA Reveals Pluto's Secrets with James Webb Telescope

2/17/2025

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NASA's groundbreaking analysis of Pluto and distant trans-Neptunian objects using the James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled their unique surface compositions. By identifying three distinct spectral classes, scientists have shed light on the diverse temperatures and chemical makeups of these icy worlds, deepening our understanding of the solar system's mysterious outer reaches.

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NASA's groundbreaking analysis of Pluto and distant trans-Neptunian objects using the James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled their unique surface compositions. By identifying three distinct spectral classes, scientists have shed light on the diverse temperatures and chemical makeups of these icy worlds, deepening our understanding of the solar system's mysterious outer reaches.