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Helium was detected in the atmosphere of a rocky exoplanet located in its star's habitable zone, 49 light-years away.
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Helium was detected in the atmosphere of a rocky exoplanet located in its star's habitable zone, 49 light-years away.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:04:55 GMT · 2h 2m ago
Where
49 light-years away ·
Why
The detection indicates the presence of an atmosphere, with a subsequent non-detection suggesting atmospheric changes.
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This finding provides evidence of an atmosphere on a potentially habitable exoplanet, offering insights into planetary atmospheric evolution.
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