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Exploring Minor Planets and the Story of Planet Pi

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Overview

Explore a fascinating 16-minute mathematical video where Matt Parker reveals the intriguing connection between asteroid classification numbers and the mathematical constant pi. Learn about how minor planets are discovered, numbered, and named through the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center, with special focus on the Catalina Sky Survey's contributions. Delve into an entertaining mathematical journey that bridges astronomy and number theory, featuring insights from both the Stand-up Maths channel and Deep Sky Videos perspectives.

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Planet Pi - Numberphile

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Numberphile

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