Icy planetesimal with high nitrogen and water content discovered in white dwarf's atmosphere
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A white dwarf has been found to be consuming a Pluto-like object, described as an icy planetesimal with high nitrogen and water content. The discovery was made with the help of the Hubble telescope, and possibly the JWST, which provided insight into the composition of the planetesimal. The findings have surprised scientists, offering a glimpse into the early solar system's icy planetesimals.
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