Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Ceres: Asteroid or Planet?
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 21, 2006 is “Ceres: Asteroid or Planet?,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , J. Parker ( SwRI ) et al.. The original explanation runs about 139 words.
From the explanation
“Is Ceres an asteroid or a planet? Although a trivial designation to some, the recent suggestion by the Planet Definition Committee of the International Astronomical Union would have Ceres reclassified from asteroid to planet.”
— APOD editors, August 21, 2006
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 21, 2006
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA , ESA , J. Parker ( SwRI ) et al.
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 139 words