The Synthesis of "Ceres"

Discover Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt. Is this dwarf planet a hidden ocean world? Learn about NASA's Dawn mission findings.

Discover the Asteroid Belt, the vast ring of space rocks between Mars and Jupiter. Learn why it's a hot topic for science and what it means for us.

Discover dwarf planets, the celestial bodies like Pluto that orbit the Sun but haven't cleared their orbital path. Learn why they're a hot topic.

Discover Eris, the distant dwarf planet whose discovery challenged our definition of a planet and led to Pluto's reclassification.

Discover Pallas, the third-largest object in the asteroid belt. Learn why this unique protoplanet is a key target for scientific study.

Discover Vesta, the second-largest asteroid and a surviving protoplanet. Learn how this solar system relic helps us understand how planets form.

Explore impact craters, the cosmic scars left by asteroids and comets. Learn why they are a hot topic in space exploration and how they affect us.