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Nemeski@lemm.ee to Astronomy@mander.xyz · 1 year ago

New dwarf planet spotted at the edge of the solar system

www.newscientist.com

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New dwarf planet spotted at the edge of the solar system

www.newscientist.com

Nemeski@lemm.ee to Astronomy@mander.xyz · 1 year ago
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The unusual orbit of a possible dwarf planet, known as 2017 OF201, makes it less likely that our solar system contains a hidden ninth “Planet X”
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    So, draft planet 8.1 ? 8.3 because of Pluto and Charron?

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      1 year ago

      Don’t forget Eris. Weighs more than Pluto.

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        1 year ago

        Oh shit yeah… So, 8.4 then?

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