Varuna Dwarf Planet Song

Who discovered 20,000 Varuna and in which year?

• Robert S. McMillan in 2000

• Clyde Tombaugh in 1930

• Giuseppe Piazzi in 1801

• William Herschel in 1781

What is the shape of 20,000 Varuna due to its rapid rotation?

• Spherical

• Oval

• Triangular

• Cubical

How long does it take for Varuna to complete one rotation?

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 6.34 hours

• 48 hours

What color is the surface of Varuna and why?

• Moderately red due to complex organic compounds

• Green due to vegetation

• White due to ice

• Blue due to water

What potential feature might Varuna have according to astronomers in 2019?

• A natural satellite

• A ring system

• An atmosphere

• A magnetic field