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Eris
Eris-dwarf planet
Description
Adjectives: Eridian
Distance from Sun: 5.3 billion km to 4.3 billion km (highly eliptical)
Diameter: 2,326 km
Radius: 1,163 km
Temperature: 30 K
Known Moons 1

Eris is the most massive and second-largest dwarf planet in the known Solar System. Eris was discovered in January 2005 by a Palomar Observatory-based team led by Mike Brown, and its identity was verified later that year.

Dwarf planet guide[]

This guide will help you explore the 5 dwarf planets of the Solar System.

Ceres Pluto Haumea Makemake Eris
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