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The term minor planet is still used, but after reclassification in 2006 these are now generally referred to as dwarf planets. Dwarf planets orbit the sun, but are not satellites, that is to say that they do not orbit another planet, since then they would be classified as moons. They are big enough to hold an ellipsoid shape under their own gravity (like a squashed sphere), but have not cleared their orbit of other objects. That is to say that at the same distace out, there is a significant amount of other matter that is not part of the dwarf planet.
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What is seventh minor planet to be discovered?
The seventh minor planet to be discovered was Iris. Since Pluto is now considered a minor planet, that would make the seventh discovered minor planet Hebe. The Others are Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta and Astraea.
Is earth a major or a minor planet?
Minor. Jupiter is major
What is an Icarus Planet?
It could be:-Icarus planet. A hypothetical planet in Stargate1566 Icarus. A minor planet (Apollo asteroid)
What characteristics does the planet mercury have?
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What makes earth a planet but not Pluto?
Pluto is too small to be considered a planet but since it has all other characteristics of a planet it is considered a dwarf planet .
When was Minor Planet Bulletin created?
Minor Planet Bulletin was created in 1994.
What planet is known as the minor planet?
Pluto
Which planet is called a minor planet?
Pluto
What is seventh minor planet to be discovered?
The seventh minor planet to be discovered was Iris. Since Pluto is now considered a minor planet, that would make the seventh discovered minor planet Hebe. The Others are Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta and Astraea.
What outer planet has characteristics of an inner planet?
Pluto
Is earth a major or a minor planet?
Minor. Jupiter is major
What is the scientific name for a minor planet?
A dwarf planet/durnamiculositus
Is Pluto a minor planet?
yes and also it is concidered a dwarf planet.
What is an Icarus Planet?
It could be:-Icarus planet. A hypothetical planet in Stargate1566 Icarus. A minor planet (Apollo asteroid)
What is the temperature of Planet X?
This is impossible to answer for a planet with unknown conditions or characteristics.
What are the characteristics of an outer planet?
space
What are the characteristics of neptune the planet?
aliens did that
