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Yes. "Xena" was a provisional name given to Eris.
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Is xena in the solar system?
Xena was the provisional name for Eris. So yes
What was Eris's name at first?
Before it was officially named, Eris was nicknamed Xena.
Is Xena another name for UB313?
UB313 was the unofficial name for Eris the largest known dwarf planet. Xena was used by the discovery team to denote UB313. So yes - Xena is UB313 is Eris
What are the dwaft planets in your solar system?
The dwarf planets in our solar system are Cerus and Pluto. Cerus is in between Mars and Jupiter. Pluto is further beyond Neptune. Two others are Xena and Eris.
Should Eris be a planet?
No. scientists have found dozens of planets about the same size as Eris and Pluto. I think they should just be Dwarf planets.
What are the 3 celestial bodies that have been redefined by the IAU as dwarf planets?
The objects are Ceres, former asteroid, Pluto, a former planet, and Eris, formerly known as Xena.
Does Xena the dwarf planet have any moons?
Astronomers searching for additional planets beyond Neptune had reserved the name "Xena" for the "warrior princess" of the 1990's TV show. When they discovered a planet larger than Pluto, they assigned that as a provisional name. After the IAU demoted Pluto from "planet" to "dwarf planet", the object tentatively named "Xena" received a permanent name of "Eris". Eris is believed to have one moon.
Which planet is bigger Ceres or Eris?
Ceres and Eris are not planets; they are dwarf planets. Eris is much larger than Ceres.
Is the planet Eris the same as the planet Haumea?
No, they are two different "dwarf Planets".
What is planet zena?
You probably mean "Xena". When you say Xena, it sounds like Zena. It is now called "Eris" and is classed as a "dwarf planet".
Is xena before Ceres?
No. "Xena" now known as Eris orbits much farther out than Ceres. Ceres is the innermost dwarf planet.
Is xena a planet?
The dwarf planet "Eris" was originally nicknamed "Xena". So, Xena was the name of something that was thought to be a new planet, but is now classified as only a dwarf planet, like Pluto.
