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Scientists Discover New Dwarf Planet in Solar System

Scientists have discovered a new dwarf planet in our solar system, far beyond the orbit of Neptune
Astronomers have announced the discovery of a new dwarf planet in our solar system, named 2017 OF201. Located far beyond Neptune, it orbits the sun every 25,000 years.
Pluto's 'extreme cousin' is a dwarf planet found at the far reaches of our solar system
A new dwarf planet, discovered beyond Neptune and described as Pluto's 'cousin,' could void the hypothesis of a Planet X in our solar system.
Scientists Discover New Dwarf Planet in Solar System, Far Beyond Pluto
In the cold, distant reaches of the Solar System, far beyond Pluto, astronomers have just identified what could be a new dwarf planet.
Does our solar system have a new dwarf planet?
On May 21, the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center announced the discovery of 2017 OF 201, which, because of its distance beyond Neptune, is classified as a trans-Neptunian object (TNO).
An extreme cousin for Pluto? Possible dwarf planet discovered at solar system's edge
A small team led by Sihao Cheng, Martin A. and Helen Chooljian Member in the Institute for Advanced Study's School of Natural Sciences, has discovered an extraordinary trans-Neptunian object (TNO), named 2017 OF201,
Our Solar System May Have a New Dwarf Planet Orbiting Even Farther Than Pluto
Learn about the recently discovered trans-Neptunian object that may eventually join Pluto as a dwarf planet, found at the edge of our solar system.
Pluto may have an 'extreme cousin' dwarf planet - according to New Jersey scientists
Pluto has become a beloved object in our solar system ever since the International Astronomical Union (IAU) reclassified it from a planet to a dwarf planet back in 2006 – a decision which has continued to spark debate decades later – but scientists in New Jersey have discovered a new potential dwarf planet considered a possible “extreme cousin” of
This Newly Discovered Mini Planet Is Orbiting So Far It Takes 25,000 Years to Circle the Sun
At the very edge of our solar system, beyond the grasp of Neptune and even past the icy sprawl of Pluto’s domain, a new frozen world has emerged from the shadows. It’s not a new Earth or the mythical Planet Nine,
New Dwarf Planet Discovered Beyond Pluto, Hinting At Hidden 'Planet X'
The discovery of 2017 OF201 is significant, as it challenges the hypothesis of Planet Nine, a hypothetical planet thought to exist in the outer Solar System.
New minor planet discovered outside Pluto; details inside
Astronomers have identified a new trans-Neptunian object, 2017 OF201, located far beyond Pluto. Its enormous size, comparable ...
2017 OF201: All about the new planet found beyond Pluto
Astronomers have found a new minor planet beyond Pluto. This object, named 2017 OF201, is quite large. It orbits far from the ...
New Minor Planet Spotted Past Pluto, One of the Largest Distant Objects in the Solar System
There’s a new frozen oddball orbiting the Sun, and it’s not your average space rock. It’s a planet—a minor one, to be ...
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House-size asteroid will miss Earth by just 72,000 miles today (video)
A newly discovered house-size asteroid is set to make a close, yet harmless approach to Earth today (May 21), passing within ...
GEMS out of this world: Astronomers find a new Saturn-like exoplanet around an M-dwarf star
An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new giant exoplanet around an M-dwarf star (GEMS). The ...