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Pluto isn't a planet but it gives us clues for how the solar system formed

Pluto's demotion from 'planet' to 'dwarf planet' highlighted in the context of other celestial objects like Ceres.

A Weirdly Large Object In Our Asteroid Belt Could Actually Be Habitable

Ceres may harbor organic molecules from a hidden underground ocean, indicating potential for life recently.

Pluto isn't a planet but it gives us clues for how the solar system formed

Pluto's demotion from 'planet' to 'dwarf planet' highlighted in the context of other celestial objects like Ceres.

A Weirdly Large Object In Our Asteroid Belt Could Actually Be Habitable

Ceres may harbor organic molecules from a hidden underground ocean, indicating potential for life recently.
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The Solar System used to have nine planets. Maybe it still does? Here's your catch-up on space today

Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006
Astronomers have better media support now and there are five known dwarf planets in the Solar System
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