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Astronomers discover an exoplanet with atmosphere inflated like a balloon

07 December 2018 • 2 min read

Exoplanet HAT-P-11b is located about 124 light years from Earth

Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet whose atmosphere is inflated like a balloon. According to astronomers, the atmosphere is mostly made up of helium gas, which is escaping from the atmosphere...

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