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Ceres is the largest object in the asteroid belt and the closest dwarf planet to Earth. Discovered in 1801 and visited by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On January 5, 2005, astronomers at NASA discovered Eris, the second-largest dwarf planet in the solar system. Eris is just ...

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The article details an observation opportunity for dwarf planet 1 Ceres, which will appear at 9th magnitude within the constellation Cetus. Ceres will form a temporary optical double system with a ...

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The article provides guidance for observing dwarf planet 1 Ceres, located within the constellation Cetus the Whale, approaching the double star HD 2447. Optimal viewing for Ceres is recommended around ...