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| − | 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. | + | 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]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:00, 10 September 2024
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 International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2006, and Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet.
Dwarf planets include Ceres, Eris (dwarf planet), Gonggong, Haumea, Makemake, Orcus, Pluto, Quaoar, and Sedna.
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1 Ceres 
134340 Pluto 
50000 Quaoar
