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From the Edge of the Universe

The First Atmosphere on a Rocky Planet in the Habitable Zone

By Dr. Valerie Rapson
Published October 16, 2026 at 10:52 AM EDT
Fantastic landscape of another planet. Desert Night with stars and galaxies (Elements of this image furnished by NASA)
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Fantastic landscape of another planet. Desert Night with stars and galaxies (Elements of this image furnished by NASA)
From the Edge of the Universe
Dr. Valerie Rapson
Dr. Valerie Rapson is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at SUNY Oneonta. Dr. Rapson teaches a variety of physics and astronomy courses. She also conducts exoplanet research with students utilizing telescopes at the College Camp Observatory.
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