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More Bodies Discovered in the Outer Solar System


The outer Solar System has been a treasure trove of discoveries in recent decades. Using ground-based telescopes, astronomers have identified eight large bodies since 2002 - Quouar, Sedna, Orcus, Haumea, Salacia, Eris, Makemake, and Gonggang.

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