November 27, 2001
A hydrogen atmosphere is discovered on the extrasolar planet Osiris by the Hubble Space Telescope, the first atmosphere detected on an extrasolar planet.
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On November 27, in the year 2001:
A hydrogen atmosphere is discovered on the extrasolar planet Osiris by the Hubble Space Telescope, the first atmosphere detected on an extrasolar planet.
An atmosphere is a layer of gases that envelop an astronomical object, held in place by the gravity of the object.
Why November 27, 2001 matters:
A hydrogen atmosphere is discovered on the extrasolar planet Osiris by the Hubble Space Telescope, the first atmosphere detected on an extrasolar planet.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: November 27, 2001
Contemporary history shows how global connectivity, digital tools, and shared knowledge continue to reshape culture, work, and learning.
The event on this day: A hydrogen atmosphere is discovered on the extrasolar planet Osiris by the Hubble Space Telescope, the first atmosphere detected on an extrasolar planet.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmosphere (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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