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Makemake makes the list

The International Astronomical Union adds a third plutoid to the list of Pluto's family

By Ashley Yeager

- More than 2 years ago

Pluto has yet another brother. The International Astronomical Union has accepted the name Makemake for the newest family member of dwarf planets and the subgroup plutoids.

MAKING THE LIST This image shows an illustration of Makemake, the fourth dwarf planet and third plutoid named by the International Astronomical Union.