A large asteroid could be reclassified as a dwarf planet -- which could make it the smallest in the solar system -- after new research revealed it's shape, astronomers say.
Nestled in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is an object that may have been overlooked. They believe the asteroid Hygiea should actually be classified as a dwarf planet. A new SPHERE/VLT image of Hygiea.There aren't many dwarf planets in our solar system. The five classified as dwarf planets include Pluto , Ceres in the asteroid belt, Makemake, Haumea and Eris.
chief says what we're all thinking: Pluto should be a planet again"Neither of these two craters could have been caused by the impact that originated the Hygiea family of asteroids whose volume is comparable to that of a 100 km-sized object. They are too small," said Miroslav Brož, study co-author at the Astronomical Institute of Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic.This means Hygiea has a different origin story than expected.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Selena Gomez Released Two New Songs In 24 Hours But Has 'Saved The Best For Later''I have a million ideas and it’s just going to be cooler and it’s going to stronger and it’s going to be better'
Read more »
This Boy Defiantly Tells His Dad, 'I Didn't Poop, I Peed!' And, Well, I Definitely Peed a Little From LaughingHaving potty-trained two kids, I think it's safe to say that toddlers who've been evacuating their systems into diapers for most of their lives are unreliable
Read more »
Uber Is Testing Selling Cooking Classes, Dining Experiences Through Uber EatsWatch out Airbnb. Uber launched a new experiment called Uber Moments, which lets customers book ramen-making classes or a five-course dinner directly through the app.
Read more »
Victoria Monét Talks 'Ass Like That' And How To Get One'It's not really about perfection,' the singer-songwriter tells us. 'It's about growth.'
Read more »
What Are the Right Types of Bras for Breast Cancer Treatments?It's breast cancer month and it's time to know what the right bra types, sizes and shapes for any woman with breast cancer and where to get them from
Read more »
I've been using Google's new Pixel 4 for almost a week — here are the best and worst things about it so farGoogle's Pixel 4 brings new features like an advanced camera and motion sensors. But it's lacking in other important areas like battery life.
Read more »