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In 2006 astronomers had a big argument: what exactly IS a planet? They decided on a new family – the dwarf planets. They are round like planets but share their orbits with lots of other objects. Meet the five official members, from the asteroid belt to the frozen edge of the Solar System.

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Ceres
01CeresDwarf planet · Asteroid belt
Pluto
02PlutoDwarf planet · Kuiper Belt
Haumea
03HaumeaDwarf planet · Kuiper Belt
Makemake
04MakemakeDwarf planet · Kuiper Belt
Eris
05ErisDwarf planet · Scattered disc
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