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Astronomers Find an Atmosphere on a Nearby Earthlike Planet

Astronomers Find an Atmosphere on a Nearby Earthlike Planet
NYT Science Thursday 16 July 2026, 18:27 UTC By Katrina Miller 1 min read
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An artist’s concept of the exoplanet LHS 1140b, surrounded by a helium-rich atmosphere. Another rocky planet orbits the same cool red dwarf star in the distance.

An artist’s concept of the exoplanet LHS 1140b, surrounded by a helium-rich atmosphere. Another rocky planet orbits the same cool red dwarf star in the distance.
LHS (ORG)
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