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Why is Eris greenish blue?
If you mean a large trans-Neptunian object: dwarf planet 136199 Eris then you have made a mistake. The dwarf planet Eris is thought to be quite white.
How do Eris and other large Kuiper belt objects compare to Pluto and Charon?
Eris is similar in size to Pluto and about the same distance from the sun, while Charon is much smaller. Eris, Pluto, and Charon are all considered large Kuiper Belt objects, with Eris being slightly larger than Pluto and Charon being about half the size of Pluto.
What is a very large dwarf planet?
Eris is thought to be the largest of the five dwarf planets.
Is Eris the 9th planet or 10th planet?
Eris seems likely to fall into the same classification as Pluto; a 'dwarf planet". It seems likely that there are more large planets yet to be discovered, because of the unexplained gravitational disturbances in the orbit of Neptune. But Eris is not it.
What tools are used to study Eris?
Scientists use telescopes, specifically large ground-based telescopes and space telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope, to study Eris. These telescopes allow them to observe Eris' size, shape, surface features, and composition.
Is mercury nearly the same size as Eris?
No, it is not. Mercury's radius is more than twice as large.
Who was Eris named after?
I heard from resources that we are not sure why Eris was called Eris.
When do you see Eris in a telescope?
Eris can be seen in a telescope when it is at its closest approach to Earth, typically during opposition when it is opposite the Sun in the sky. Eris is located in the outer solar system in the Kuiper Belt, so it is quite small and faint, requiring a large telescope and dark skies to observe.
What color is Eris's moon?
Eris's moon Dysnomia, appears to be made of material similar to Eris and Eris appears almost grey.
Is Eris a Star?
No. Eris is a dwarf planet.
Is there wind on Eris?
No, there is absolutely no wind on Eris.
Who was Eris' father?
Eris is the daughter of Zeus.
