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How many officially recognized dwarf planets in the solar system are named after Polynesian deities?
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The two dwarf planets named after Polynesian deities are Haumea, named for the Hawaiian goddess of childbirth, and Makemake, named for the Rapa Nui creator god. Both are located in the Kuiper Belt and were officially recognized by the IAU in 2008.
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