This is Eris, the Pluto killer.
In this video, we’re heading to the chaotic, murky edges of the solar system to meet the “tenth planet”, Eris. Also known as the “Pluto killer”, the discovery of this massive icy world didn't just add a name to the map, it triggered a scientific war that redefined what it means to be a planet, forever.
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