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'''Dwarf planets''' were celestial bodies similar to actual [[planet]]s, which were nevertheless not considered to fall under the definition of a planet. They were generally smaller than planets, but larger than [[planetoid]]s and [[asteroid]]s. | '''Dwarf planets''' were celestial bodies similar to actual [[planet]]s, which were nevertheless not considered to fall under the definition of a planet. They were generally smaller than planets, but larger than [[planetoid]]s and [[asteroid]]s. | ||
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A [[Cyberman]] [[Cyber-Citadel]] was located on a dwarf planet in the [[Kuiper Belt]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Last of the Cybermen (audio story)|Last of the Cybermen]]'') | A [[Cyberman]] [[Cyber-Citadel]] was located on a dwarf planet in the [[Kuiper Belt]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Last of the Cybermen (audio story)|Last of the Cybermen]]'') | ||
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In the real world, [[Sedna]] is also considered to be a dwarf planet, but has not been referred to as such in-universe. | In the real world, [[Sedna]] is also considered to be a dwarf planet, but has not been referred to as such in-universe. | ||
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Revision as of 05:04, 20 July 2015
Dwarf planets were celestial bodies similar to actual planets, which were nevertheless not considered to fall under the definition of a planet. They were generally smaller than planets, but larger than planetoids and asteroids.
Dwarf planets in the Sol system included Ceres, Eris and Pluto. (AUDIO: The Bounty of Ceres)
While Pluto was considered a planet in the 20th century, it was classified as a dwarf planet Steven Taylor's times. (AUDIO: The Anachronauts) However, some still called it a planet in later eras. (TV: The Sun Makers)
A Cyberman Cyber-Citadel was located on a dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt. (AUDIO: Last of the Cybermen)
Behind the scenes
In the real world, Sedna is also considered to be a dwarf planet, but has not been referred to as such in-universe.
