Ceres: an asteroid 'world' gets its due

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BBC story here

From the article:

When it comes to underdog planets, Ceres might be at the top of the list. Sure, you've probably heard about Pluto's demotion to dwarf planet. But before Pluto, there was Ceres.

[Warren DeMontague]

1. It's certainly easier to get to!

In fact, a human mission to Ceres, while taking longer, would be less energy-intensive than one to Mars.

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2. What a fascinating article. Thanks for posting this.

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6. :)

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3. Mahalo shenmue! I'm into asteroids, too. :)

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5. You're welcome

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