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Haumea was discovered by Michael E. Brown and José Luis Ortiz Moreno in 2005.

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Why is Haumea nicknamed Santa?

Haumea was nicknamed "Santa" because it was discovered shortly after Christmas by Mike Brown.


Who discovered Haumea?

The dwarf planet Haumea was discovered by Michael E. Brown. Brown was born in Alabama in 1965 and was educated at the University of California, Berkeley and Princeton University.


Is Haumea the smallest dwarf planet?

No. There are others that have been discovered that are smaller and there could be others that have to be discovered yet.


What dwarf planet has 2 moons?

The dwarf planet Haumea (located in the Kuiper Belt) has 2 moons.


What newest planets discovered in the solar system after Pluto?

Of course they are "Dwarf Planets" like Pluto but: Makemake, Haumea, and Eris.


What dwarf planet was discovered in 2004?

The dwarf planet discovered in 2004 is Haumea. It was officially recognized as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union in September 2008.


What is the other name for Haumea?

Haumea is sometimes known by its minor-planet designation, 136108 Haumea.


Where is haumea located in the solar system?

Haumea is one of the newly-discovered Kuiper Belt Objects out beyond the orbit of Neptune. It has a perihelion distance of about 35 AU.


Where was the dwarf planet make make discovered?

The dwarf planet Haumea was discovered at the Palomar Observatory in California, USA, in 2004. It was identified by a team of astronomers, including Chad Trujillo, Michael E. Brown, and David Rabinowitz. Haumea is notable for its elongated shape and rapid rotation, making it one of the most unique objects in the Kuiper Belt.


What are the moons of Haumea?

Hi`iaka and Namaka, two of the daughters of Haumea


How do you pronounce haumea?

Haumea is pronounced as "how-MAY-ah".


Is haumea a rocky terrestrial?

Yes, Haumea is a rocky, terrestrial planet.