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Nine Planets

The Nine Planets: Small Bodies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the smaller bodies in the solar system, namely the various asteroids and comets. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.
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California Institute of Technology

The Discovery of Eris, the Largest Known Dwarf Planet

For Students 9th - 10th
Until the discovery of Eris, Pluto was known as the largest Keiper belt object. This dwarf planet has replaced Pluto in size and is accompanied by a satellite that has been given the name Dysnomia. Learn about this distant world here...

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