Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 28, 2006

Eight Planets and New Solar System Designations

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 28, 2006 is “Eight Planets and New Solar System Designations,” an image. It is credited to Credit: International Astronomical Union. The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“How many planets are in the Solar System? This popular question now has a new formal answer according the International Astronomical Union (IAU): eight.”

— APOD editors, August 28, 2006

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At a glance

Date: August 28, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: International Astronomical Union
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 28, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-august-28-eight-planets-and-new-solar-system-designations

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