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 | 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.
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Dwarf planet 2012 VP113

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