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Which of the following is NOT recognized as a dwarf planet?
Which of the following is NOT recognized as a dwarf planet?
- Makemake
- Ceres
- Mars (correct)
- Pluto
Eris is visualized through a telescope but its true color is unknown.
Eris is visualized through a telescope but its true color is unknown.
True (A)
Name two moons of the dwarf planet Haumea.
Name two moons of the dwarf planet Haumea.
Hiʻiaka and Namaka
According to current recognition, there are _____ dwarf planets.
According to current recognition, there are _____ dwarf planets.
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Match the dwarf planets with their descriptions:
Match the dwarf planets with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Dwarf Planets Overview
- Recognized dwarf planets include five main entities: Pluto, Makemake, Ceres, Eris, and Haumea.
- Pluto is known for its approximate true color, providing insight into its surface composition.
- Makemake is primarily represented through artistic concepts, emphasizing its distant and less understood nature.
- Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt, has been observed via the Hubble Space Telescope, revealing details of its surface and composition.
- Eris, another dwarf planet, is also viewed through the Hubble Space Telescope, underscoring its remote location and characteristics.
- Haumea is unique due to its two known moons, Hiʻiaka and Namaka, which have been depicted in artistic representations.
Potential for More Dwarf Planets
- While only five dwarf planets are officially recognized, estimates suggest there could be as many as 200 additional dwarf planets within our solar system, highlighting the vastness of space and ongoing discoveries.
- The classification of these celestial bodies is based on criteria set by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).
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