Pluto: Mass, Orbit, Rotation, Surface, Atmosphere, Moons

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What caused Pluto's change in classification from a planet to a dwarf planet?

The size similarity between Pluto and Eris

Why did Eris initially cause confusion around its classification?

It is three times farther away from the Sun than Pluto

Which goddess is Eris named after?

Eris

What is the radius of Eris?

<p>1,163 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for Eris to orbit the Sun?

<p>557 Earth years</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the density of Eris?

<p>2.43g/cm³</p> Signup and view all the answers

After Eris was discovered, what was its classification decided to be by the IUA?

<p>Dwarf Planet</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Eris compare to Pluto in terms of size?

<p>Eris was initially thought to be larger than Pluto</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant decision was made by the IUA in 2006 regarding Eris and Pluto?

<p>Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far is Eris located from the Sun compared to Pluto?

<p>Three times farther</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the moon known to orbit Eris?

<p>Dysnomia</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often does Eris rotate around its axis?

<p>Once every 25.9 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the density of Eris?

<p>$2.43g/cm^3$</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which goddess is Dysnomia, Eris' moon, named after?

<p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate mass of Eris?

<p>$16.6 imes 10^{21} km$</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about Eris's orbit compared to other dwarf planets?

<p>$3$ times farther from the Sun than other dwarf planets</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do scientists predict about the number of additional dwarf planets yet to be discovered?

<p>$100$ new dwarf planets will likely be found</p> Signup and view all the answers

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