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Astronomers learn Jupiter is smaller and flatter than long assumed, based on 26 new measurements; the gaseous planet is roughly 5 miles less wide at the equator and 15 miles flatter at the poles (phys.org)

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[-] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

They pay by the letter, and the editor needed to cut costs.

this post was submitted on 04 Feb 2026

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