Ceres Dwarf Planets Solar System

Originally considered a planet, then an asteroid, and now a dwarf planet, Ceres is the largest body in the asteroid belt.

• Top/Science/Astronomy/Solar System/Asteroid Belt

• Astronomy Picture of the Day - Hubble Space Telescope picture of Ceres, with links to other resources.
  
• Largest Asteroid May Be Mini Planet - HubbleSite press release describes possible water ice and differentiation of material which may affect classification.
  
• 1 Ceres - Wikipedia - Article describes discovery, history and status, and physical and orbital characteristics.
  
  

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