March 15, 2004
Most Distant Object in Solar System Discovered

NASA-funded researchers have discovered the most distant object orbiting Earth's Sun. The object is a mysterious planet-like body three times farther from Earth than Pluto.
Object Name: 2003 VB16 ("Sedna")
Object Type: Previously undetected Solar System body
Position (J2000): RA: 3h15m10s Dec: +5d38m15s
Current Distance: 8 billion miles
Constellation (15 March 2004): Cetus


