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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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[[Wupatki]] was a [[gas giant|gas]] dwarf planet colonised by [[human]]s. It had a habitable, [[oxygen]]ated [[atmosphere]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Singer Not the Song (comic story)|The Singer Not the Song]]'') | [[Wupatki]] was a [[gas giant|gas]] dwarf planet colonised by [[human]]s. It had a habitable, [[oxygen]]ated [[atmosphere]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Singer Not the Song (comic story)|The Singer Not the Song]]'') | ||
In [[1801]], the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] and her companions discovered a dwarf planet with [[Giuseppe Piazzi]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Resolution (TV story)|Resolution]]'') | |||
== Behind the scenes == | == 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. | In the real world, [[Sedna]] is also considered to be a dwarf planet, but has not been referred to as such in-universe. | ||
[[Category:Astronomy from the real world]] | [[Category:Astronomy from the real world]] | ||
Revision as of 22:04, 1 January 2019
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)
Wupatki was a gas dwarf planet colonised by humans. It had a habitable, oxygenated atmosphere. (COMIC: The Singer Not the Song)
In 1801, the Thirteenth Doctor and her companions discovered a dwarf planet with Giuseppe Piazzi. (TV: Resolution)
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.
