Eris | |
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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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