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Discovery date March 31, 2005
Michael E. Brown,
Chad Trujillo,
David Rabinowitz
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When was Makemake discovered?
Makemake was discovered in March 2005 by a team of astronomers led by Mike Brown. Makemake officially became a dwarf planet in July 2008.
Has a probe ever been sent to Makemake?
No. Makemake was discovered too recently for us to have sent anything there. It takes years to plan such a mission and would take years for a probe to visit something as far away as Makemake. The most distant object we have visited so far is Pluto.
How many days are in a year for Makemake?
a year on Makemake is 310 years on earth
What does Makemake orbit?
Makemake orbits around the sun.
Who was Makemake named after?
a scientist must have made it
When was Makemake discovered?
Makemake was discovered in March 2005 by a team of astronomers led by Mike Brown. Makemake officially became a dwarf planet in July 2008.
Does Makemake have eclipses?
Yes. A moon was recently discovered in orbit around Makemake, so it would occasionally eclipse Makemake itself.
When was the Dwarf Planet FY9 discovered?
FY9 is another name for the dwarf planet Makemake. Discovered March 31, 2005
Is makemake the only dwarf planet with no moons?
No -- scientists have recently discovered a moon orbiting Makemake, for the moment known as MK-2. It is about 100 miles across. Ceres on the other hand has no moons.
Has a probe ever been sent to Makemake?
No. Makemake was discovered too recently for us to have sent anything there. It takes years to plan such a mission and would take years for a probe to visit something as far away as Makemake. The most distant object we have visited so far is Pluto.
What newest planets discovered in the solar system after Pluto?
Of course they are "Dwarf Planets" like Pluto but: Makemake, Haumea, and Eris.
Is makemake small?
makemake is very Small
How many days are in a year for Makemake?
a year on Makemake is 310 years on earth
What is Makemake's moon?
Makemake does not have any known moons.
What does Makemake orbit?
Makemake orbits around the sun.
Is Makemake a dwarf planet?
Yes, Makemake is a dwarf planet.
Who was Makemake named after?
a scientist must have made it
