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EUROPEAN PLANETARY SCIENCE CONGRESS 2009

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Dark spot discovered on dwarf planet Haumea shows up red and rich with organics and minerals 

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Composite image of computer model frames showing Haumea's red spot as the dwarf planet rotates. Credit: P Lacerda





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Still from computer model showing Haumea's dark spot as the dwarf planet rotates. Credit: P Lacerda

















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Still from computer model showing Haumea's dark spot as the dwarf planet rotates. Credit: P Lacerda
















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Still from computer model showing Haumea's dark spot as the dwarf planet rotates. Credit: P Lacerda