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Essential info: 2003 HB
Closest distance to Sun = 78442345.1639 km
Furthest distance from Sun = 174827258.836 km
Average distance from Sun = 126634802 km
Angle of orbit to the ecliptic plane = 18.10597 degrees

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Is Pluto a planet? Astronomers meet in Prague to decide 16/08/06

Members of the International Astronomical Union are currently meeting in Prague to decide on an official definition of a planet. Their decision could see the Solar System�s ninth planet Pluto downgraded or other objects upgraded in status.

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