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Scientists found a possible new dwarf planet — it could spell bad news for Planet 9 fans

A newly found object could be a dwarf planet that contradicts the Planet Nine hypothesis.

January 30, 2025

How did life’s building blocks end up on dwarf planet Ceres?

The building blocks of life could have been delivered to solar system dwarf planet Ceres by one or more space rocks from the outer asteroid belt.

December 28, 2016

Dwarf Planets, Water Plumes, and Bouncy Castles in Orbit: All the Best Space Stuff From 2016

Dwarf Planets, Water Plumes, and Bouncy Castles in Orbit: All the Best Space Stuff From 2016

Many victories. Many dwarf planets. The post Dwarf Planets, Water Plumes, and Bouncy Castles in Orbit: All the Best Space Stuff From 2016 appeared first on WIRED.

October 18, 2016

Dwarf Planets Aren’t Big News, Because Astronomy Is Doing a Great Job

Dwarf Planets Aren’t Big News, Because Astronomy Is Doing a Great Job

As dwarf planets transition from being individual curiosities to statistical aggregates, they offer astronomers a better understanding of the solar system. The post Dwarf Planets Aren’t Big News, Because Astronomy Is Doing a Great Job appeared first on WIRED.

Give Dwarf Planet 2007 OR10 the Real Name It Deserves Already

Give Dwarf Planet 2007 OR10 the Real Name It Deserves Already

Thanks to the Kepler space telescope and the Herschel observatory, scientists finally have enough data to get inspired. The post Give Dwarf Planet 2007 OR10 the Real Name It Deserves Already appeared first on WIRED.

Pluto’s Dwarf Planet Friend Makemake Has a Cute Little Moon

Pluto’s Dwarf Planet Friend Makemake Has a Cute Little Moon

The Hubble telescope snapped a picture of the undiscovered satellite, which could really shake up what we know about icy dwarf planets. The post Pluto's Dwarf Planet Friend Makemake Has a Cute Little Moon appeared first on WIRED.