Back to Article List The Real Reality Show: The Cosmic Distance Scale Scientists discovered a new dwarf planet, but what does that mean for the size of the solar system? By David J. Eicher | Published: April 2, 2014 | Last updated on May 18, 2023 Key Takeaways: 2012 VP113 is a dwarf planet. Our solar system is very large. The Chelyabinsk meteoroid impacted Earth. See a mistake? Contact us. Learn more about: Dwarf planet 2012 VP113 The size of our solar system The Chelyabinsk meteoroid impact
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