Monday, November 25, 2024

Makemake’s “Hot Spot”: Icy Volcano or Dusty Ring?

Even though it’s nearly 4½ billion miles from the Sun, far-flung Makemake has surprised observers with a warmer-than-expected temperature that is challenging to explain.

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