Explore the Types of Dwarf Planets in our illustrated list of 14 dwarf worlds — from Pluto and Eris to Ceres and beyond. This post breaks down each entry by region and diameter, explaining what defines a dwarf planet and how these small worlds differ from full-sized planets. Read on for concise comparisons, striking images, and key facts for astronomy fans.
In our Solar System, there are objects of all kinds of sizes. Making classifications for them can be challenging and…
In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) gathered to make one of the most controversial changes to the classification of…
Dwarf planets are a very controversial category of celestial objects since 2006 when Pluto was “demoted” from being a planet…
Pluto was discovered in 1840, but its largest moon, Charon wasn’t discovered until 1978. Ever since Charon was discovered, some…
Pluto is one of the most controversial objects in the Solar system. It is the only body that has been…
In 2006, the International Astronomical Union assembled to discuss the discovery of Eris, an object slightly smaller than Pluto, and…
One of the great things about astronomy is that there is still so much out there for us to discover.…
For someone that is not familiar with the night sky, it can be counterintuitive to think of planets as objects…
