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Eris was discovered in January 2005 by a Palomar Observatory-based team led by Mike Brown, and its identity was verified later that year.

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Of the five currently recognized dwarf planets, Eris is the second largest after Pluto. Pluto falls into second place in terms of mass, as Eris is denser.


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Is Eris the smallest dwarf planet?

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Is Eris the furthest from the sun?

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How did the dwarf planet Eris get its name?

The dwarf planet Eris was named after the Greek goddess of discord and strife. This name was chosen due to the controversy surrounding its discovery, which ultimately led to the reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet.


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