A Kuiper Belt Object discovered three years ago finally has a real name. It’s also officially been classified as a dwarf planet, and plutoid as well, by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Formerly known as 2005 FY9, and also as 136472, (in addition to being unofficially called Easterbunny) the third largest known trans-Neptunian object is [...]
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Newest Dwarf Planet (and Plutoid): Makemake (UT)
Posted in Mažieji kūnai, Saulės sistema, tagged dwarf planet, makemake, nykštukinė planeta, plutoid, spitzer on 2008/07/18 | Leave a Comment »
