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THE SOLAR SYSTEM 8 PLANETS + PLUTO, CERES, CHARON AND XENA (UB313)
A new definition for the solar system planets :
"This is a revolution in our understanding of the solar system," explained Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientist Richard Binzel, a member of the astronomical union's planet definition committee.  He says it took two years of tough deliberations to reach the new definition.
"We now know that out beyond Neptune and, in fact, out beyond Pluto, is a zone of bodies, literally thousands of bodies, that are basically a third region of our solar system. In that region, we know that there are many Pluto-like objects remaining to be discovered," Binzel said.
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Ceres, Charon and Xena UB313 could be eligible as solar system's new planets

CERES, CHARON AND XENA (UB313)

Ceres, Charon and Xena UB313 could expand the number of planets in the solar system from 9 to 12

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