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The International Astronomical Union (IAU) recognises five dwarf planets; Ceres (in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter), Pluto, Haumea, Makemake and Eris. Several further dwarf planet candidates have been discovered beyond Pluto's orbit, but are yet to be formally classified by the IAU.

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