NASA reveals unique shape of distant Ultima Thule
Updated 10:16, 06-Jan-2019
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The ice world known as Ultima Thule has finally been revealed. New Horizons encountered Ultima 6.5 billion kilometers from Earth. The event set a record for the most distant ever exploration of a Solar System object. Scientists have decided to call the larger lobe "Ultima", and the smaller lobe "Thule".