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How does a dwarf planet differ from an asteroid?
A dwarf planet is larger, big enough to make itself into an approximately spherical shape. Asteroids are smaller and more irregular in shape.
What Object spherical in shape orbits the sun and does not clear its own orbit of smaller debris?
A dwarf planet is spherical in shape and orbits the sun without clearing its orbit of smaller debris. Examples of dwarf planets are Pluto and Eris.
What is the diameter in miles of dwarf planet Quaoar?
Its mean diameter in miles is around 525 miles (844km). Astronomers are unsure of its shape as it is so small and far away, so it remains a dwarf planet candidate. If it turns out that it is approximately spherical in shape, then it is likely to be classified as an official dwarf planet.
What is the difference between a dwarf planet and a planet?
A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the sun and is spherical in shape, but has not cleared its orbit of other debris. A planet, on the other hand, is also a celestial body that orbits the sun and is spherical in shape, but has cleared its orbit of other debris.
What must a planet have which a dwarf planet doesn't?
A planet: 1) Orbits the Sun or some other star 2) Gravity has to shape it into a sphere & 3) Have an orbit that does NOT link up to another planet's orbit A dwarf planet is classified if it does not have one of these 3 things. Reason 3 (like most other dwarf planets in our Solar System) is what makes Pluto a dwarf planet (since some of it's orbit links up to Neptune's orbit)
How does an asteroid differ from a planet?
A dwarf planet is larger, big enough to make itself into an approximately spherical shape. Asteroids are smaller and more irregular in shape.
What is Pluto the dwarf planet an example of?
Pluto the dwarf planet is an example of of a dwarf planet.
Why are meteoroids not considered dwarf planets?
Too small. (To be even a dwarf planet you must have sufficient mass to give yourself a spherical shape.)
Why is mercury a dwarf- planet?
Mercury is not a dwarf planet. It is a planet.
What type of planet is dwarf planet?
dwarf is a dwarf planet because it is to small to be in the solar system.,
What is the other name of 134340?
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Is Ceres a gas dwarf planet?
Ceres is a dwarf planet. There is no such thing as a gas dwarf planet - Yet!
