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Haumea of the Outer Solar System

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 23, 2008 is “Haumea of the Outer Solar System,” an image. It is credited to Illustration Credit: NASA. The original explanation runs about 167 words.

Haumea of the Outer Solar System
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From the explanation

“One of the strangest objects in the outer Solar System was classified as a dwarf planet last week and given the name Haumea. This designation makes Haumea the fifth designated dwarf planet after Pluto , Ceres , Eris , and Makemake .”

— APOD editors, September 23, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 23, 2008
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Illustration Credit: NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 167 words

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