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Jul 2022
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SYMHC Classics: The Discovery of 'Planet...

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This 2016 episode delves into the search for a planet lurking in the gap between Mars and Jupiter, resulting in the finding of Ceres. This object's story is one of scientific cattiness and our ever-evolving understanding of space.

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