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“Far Out” Dwarf Planet Discovered
Astronomers have announced the discovery of the most distant body ever observed in our Solar System. Nicknamed “Farout” for its extremely distant location, the new dwarf planet 2018 VG18 is 120 times further from the Sun than Earth (i.e., at 120 AU). In comparison, the dwarf planet Eris is at 96 AU and Pluto is currently at 34 AU. The discovery was made by astronomers Scott Sheppard, David Tholen, and Chad Trujillo as part of a survey of the outer Solar System carried out in part with observing time made available through NOAO.
Créditos:R. M. Candanosa &Carnegie Institution for Science
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Id: | noaoann18024a |
Tipo: | Artwork |
Release date: | 14 de Diciembre de 2018 |
Related announcements: | noaoann18024 |
Size: | 750 x 422 px |
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Categoría: | Solar System |