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This representation of Ceres' Occator Crater in false colors shows differences in the surface composition.

What Are Those Bright Spots on Ceres Made Of? It's More Common Than You Think

New findings from NASA's Dawn spacecraft finally reveal the true nature of those bright spots on the surface of dwarf planet Ceres.

Ceres from afar

After Dawn Glitch, NASA Wants Your Vote About Ceres' Mysterious Bright Spots

After experiencing a temporary glitch on its first science mission stage, Dawn is ready to take closer views of Ceres where NASA needs your vote about the mysterious bright spots on it ssurface.

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