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Besides planets and satellites, there are several other types of bodies that orbit the Sun in our solar system. Here are some examples:

  1. Dwarf Planets: Dwarf planets are similar to planets but have not cleared their orbits of other debris. The most famous dwarf planet is Pluto, which was reclassified as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2006. Other recognized dwarf planets include Eris, Haumea, Makemake, and Ceres (which is also classified as an asteroid).

  2. Asteroids: Asteroids are rocky bodies that orbit the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter. They vary in size, ranging from small boulders to objects several hundred kilometers in diameter. Some notable asteroids include Ceres (also a dwarf planet), Vesta, and Pallas.

  3. Comets: Comets are icy bodies that originate from the outer regions of the solar system, such as the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud. When a comet approaches the Sun, the heat causes the icy nucleus to vaporize and release gas and dust, creating a glowing coma and often a visible tail. Well-known comets include Halley's Comet, Hale-Bopp, and Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko (visited by the Rosetta spacecraft).

  4. Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs): TNOs are a diverse group of objects that exist beyond Neptune's orbit. They include Pluto and other dwarf planets like Eris and Haumea. Additionally, there are several other TNOs, such as Sedna, Orcus, and Quaoar, among many others.

  5. Meteoroids: Meteoroids are smaller rocky or metallic bodies that travel through space. When they enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up, they are called meteors (or shooting stars). If a meteoroid survives atmospheric entry and lands on Earth's surface, it is called a meteorite.

  6. Dust and Debris: The solar system contains various dust particles and debris leftover from the formation of planets and other bodies. These can be found in asteroid belts, planetary rings (like Saturn's rings), and interplanetary space.

It's important to note that our understanding of the solar system is continually evolving as new discoveries are made. The classification and categorization of celestial bodies can change as our knowledge deepens.

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