A dark red area discovered on dwarf planet Haumea appears to be richer in minerals and organic compounds than the surrounding icy surface. The discovery will be presented at the European Planetary ...

If you've never heard of the dwarf planet Haumea, tonight's a pretty good night to become familiar with the football-shaped celestial body. From New York City, per In-the-Sky.org, Haumea will become ...

Ten observatories in six European countries teamed up for recent observations of a stellar occultation by the dwarf planet Haumea, which surprisingly show a narrow and dense ring orbiting the dwarf ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Kuiper Belt, the donut-shaped ring of icy bodies that stretches ...

Located at the outer edge of the solar system Haumea may be one of the solar system's strangest worlds. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

The fifth dwarf planet of the Solar System, Haumea, and at least one of its two satellites, are covered in crystalline water-ice due to the tidal forces between them and the heat of radiogenic ...

For the first time since 2008, two new planets are being added to one of northern Maine's most famous — and scientifically accurate — roadside attractions. Dwarf planets Haumea and Makemake are the ...

If you've never heard of the dwarf planet Haumea, tonight's a pretty good night to become familiar with the football-shaped celestial body. Located in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune, this frigid dwarf ...