Scientists say the “cat’s head” shape of the nebula was likely sculpted over time by the intense ultraviolet radiation and winds from massive stars in the Carina Nebula.
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The object would join the five other known dwarf planets: Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea and Makemake.
The study challenges a century-old theory that the celestial bodies delivered the molecular “building blocks” for life on the planet.
Himawari-9 is a geostationary weather satellite operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
