
At 930 km in diameter, Ceres is the largest known asteroid in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. It was originally classified as a planet when discovered in 1801, but has since been classified as an asteroid. It may, however, soon be reclassified as a planet and known informally as a 'dwarf planet' of the proposal under consideration by the International Astronomical Union is passed on Aug 24.
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