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| − | A '''dwarf planet | + | A '''dwarf planet'' is a small body in the [[Solar system]] that orbits the [[Sun]], has sufficient mass to make itself round by its own gravity, but insufficient to achieve dominance of its orbital region. The dwarf planet classification was adopted by the [[w:International Astronomical Union|International Astronomical Union (IAU)]] in 2006, and [[Pluto]] was reclassified as a dwarf planet. |
Dwarf planets include [[1 Ceres|Ceres]], [[w:Eris|Eris (dwarf planet)]], [[w:Gonggong (dwarf planet)|Gonggong]], [[w:Haumea|Haumea]], [[w:Makemake|Makemake]], [[w:Orcus (dwarf planet)|Orcus]], [[134340 Pluto|Pluto]], [[50000 Quaoar|Quaoar]], and [[w:Sedna|Sedna]]. | Dwarf planets include [[1 Ceres|Ceres]], [[w:Eris|Eris (dwarf planet)]], [[w:Gonggong (dwarf planet)|Gonggong]], [[w:Haumea|Haumea]], [[w:Makemake|Makemake]], [[w:Orcus (dwarf planet)|Orcus]], [[134340 Pluto|Pluto]], [[50000 Quaoar|Quaoar]], and [[w:Sedna|Sedna]]. | ||
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[[Category:Dwarf planets]] | [[Category:Dwarf planets]] | ||