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Hawaiian mythology plays role in naming of new dwarf planet
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-09-22 08:02:28
On Friday, September 17, 2008, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) announced that the celestial body formerly known as 2003 EL61 has been renamed “Haumea,” the Hawaiian goddess of childbirth and fertility, and classified as the fifth dwarf planet within the Solar System.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-09-22 08:02:28
On Friday, September 17, 2008, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) announced that the celestial body formerly known as 2003 EL61 has been renamed “Haumea,” the Hawaiian goddess of childbirth and fertility, and classified as the fifth dwarf planet within the Solar System.
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Welcome to the solar system! Dwarf planet and plutoid Makemake!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-07-21 10:42:37
The International Astronomical Union recently recognized Makemake as a dwarf planet and classified it as a plutoid. Makemake, the celestial body, was named after Makemake, the bird-man god of Easter Island.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-07-21 10:42:37
The International Astronomical Union recently recognized Makemake as a dwarf planet and classified it as a plutoid. Makemake, the celestial body, was named after Makemake, the bird-man god of Easter Island.
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