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The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the governing body that approves a name. But Mike Brown is the is the lead Astronomer of the California Institute of Technology and, as discoverer, he has the right to suggest a name.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agothe name derives from the god Rapanui
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Who was Makemake named after?
a scientist must have made it
How did Makemake the dwarf plant get its name?
makemake was named after the god polynesian that lives at easter island
What Roman God is Makemake named after?
Makemake is a god from Polynesian mythology, specifically that of Easter Island, not Roman. Various minor planets have recently received names outside the traditional Greek and Roman mythologies.
How many dwarf planets?
in total there are 5 at this moment that are officially named, Pluto, Eris, Ceres, MakeMake and Haumea
How many days are in a year for Makemake?
a year on Makemake is 310 years on earth
Who was Makemake named after?
a scientist must have made it
How did Makemake the dwarf plant get its name?
makemake was named after the god polynesian that lives at easter island
What Roman God is Makemake named after?
Makemake is a god from Polynesian mythology, specifically that of Easter Island, not Roman. Various minor planets have recently received names outside the traditional Greek and Roman mythologies.
Is makemake small?
makemake is very Small
How many dwarf planets?
in total there are 5 at this moment that are officially named, Pluto, Eris, Ceres, MakeMake and Haumea
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.
Does Makemake have eclipses?
Yes. A moon was recently discovered in orbit around Makemake, so it would occasionally eclipse Makemake itself.
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.
What is a year on makemake?
The orbital period of Makemake is 113,183 days or about 310 years.
