Dwarf Planets Of Our Solar System Unveiled

The video introduces the five dwarf planets of the solar system: Ceres, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris. It provides details about each planet, including their discovery, characteristics, and moons. Ceres is the closest to the sun and located in the asteroid belt. Pluto, once the ninth planet, was reclassified as a dwarf planet. Haumea is known for its fast rotation, while Makemake is noted for its reddish color. Eris is the most massive dwarf planet. The video encourages further exploration of these celestial bodies.

Which organization recognizes the five dwarf planets of the solar system?

• NASA

• IAU

• ESA

• SpaceX

What is the largest object in the asteroid belt?

• Eris

• Haumea

• Ceres

• Pluto

What caused Pluto to be reclassified as a dwarf planet?

• Discovery of Ceres

• Discovery of Makemake

• Discovery of Eris

• Discovery of Haumea

How many moons does Pluto have?

• Seven

• Five

• Three

• One

Who discovered Haumea?

• Clyde Tombaugh

• James Christy

• Giuseppe Piazzi

• Mike Brown

What is the shape of Haumea thought to be due to?

• Its composition

• Its large size

• Its fast rotation

• Its distance from the sun

Where is Makemake located?

• Oort Cloud

• Asteroid Belt

• Inner Solar System

• Kuiper Belt

What is the name of Eris's moon?

• Nix

• Dysnomia

• MK2

• Charon

Which dwarf planet is the most massive?

• Haumea

• Ceres

• Pluto

• Eris