Eris: Queen of the Dwarf Planets

The video tutorial explores dwarf planets in the solar system, focusing on their characteristics and differences from regular planets. It highlights Pluto's reclassification and introduces other dwarf planets like Eris, which is more massive than Pluto. The tutorial explains how Eris's size was determined using stellar occultation, a technique that measures the size of distant objects by observing them passing in front of stars. The video concludes with a discussion on the potential for future exploration of these distant celestial bodies.

What is the relationship between Eris and its moon Dysnomia?

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Discuss the challenges of observing distant objects like Eris in our solar system.

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