What Are Edna and Quaoar in Our Solar System?

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Edna, likely referring to Sedna, is often discussed as a potential 10th planet in the Solar System, named after an Inuit goddess. Quaoar is another celestial body that has garnered attention but is less frequently mentioned in recent discussions. Users are encouraged to explore related threads for more detailed information on these objects. The conversation highlights a general curiosity about these distant solar entities and invites further questions. Overall, Sedna and Quaoar represent intriguing aspects of our understanding of the Solar System's structure.
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I think it's called "Edna"...anyway, it's named after an inuit goddess and it being called the 10th planet of our Solar System...whatever happened to that Quauar (or however you spell it) planet that everyone was talking about not too long ago?

Any information on either of these planets would be appreciated. Any confessions that you have no idea what I'm talking about and have questions about my sanity...:wink:
 
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Sedna

... is the word you're looking for.

There's another thread in GA&C - "Scientists find 10th Planet" - which has an extensive discussion on this, Quaoar, usw. Also a thread "what is the largest orbit", ...

If you still have questions, please come right back and ask!

[Edit: just in case you were looking for http://www.dame-edna.com/ :wink: ]
 
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