28978 Ixion -- Dwarf Planet Candidate & trans-Neptunian Object | Dwarf Planet Song

The video introduces Ixion, a large Trans Neptunian object located in the Kuiper Belt. Discovered in 2001 by the Deep Ecliptic Survey, Ixion is named after a figure from Greek mythology. It is classified as a Plutino and is the fourth largest in its category. Ixion's diameter is approximately 440 miles, and it is believed to have a reddish color with a surface possibly covered in organic compounds.

Where is the Trans Neptunian object located?

• In the Oort Cloud

• In the Kuiper Belt

• In the Asteroid Belt

• In the Main Belt

Who discovered the Trans Neptunian object in 2001?

• Percival Lowell

• Clyde Tombaugh

• Edwin Hubble

• James Elliott

After whom is the Trans Neptunian object named?

• Ixion

• Hercules

• Apollo

• Zeus

What is the approximate diameter of the Trans Neptunian object?

• 800 miles

• 440 miles

• 600 miles

• 200 miles

What is the color of the Trans Neptunian object thought to be?

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

• Blue