Why was Ceres first a planet?

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Updated: 8/20/2019

Ceres was the first asteroid belt object to be discovered, and astronomers of the time had long speculated that a planet might exist between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars. Later, the discovery of other asteroid belt objects cast doubt on Ceres' status as a planet.

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What is the first dwarf planet?

Ceres

Is Ceres a gaseous planet?

Ceres is not a gaseous planet. Ceres is not a planet, it is a dwarf planet. Ceres has a rocky surface.

Was Ceres the first dwarf planet?

Is Ceres the smallest planet?

No. Ceres is classified as a dwarf planet, not a planet.

What planet is after Ceres?

The next planet after Ceres is Jupiter.

What is the atmosphere of the planet called Ceres?

Ceres is not a planet; it is a dwarf planet. It does not have an atmosphere.

What is the smallest planet in the dwarf planets?

Ceres is the smallest dwarf planet. Ceres is a newly discovered planet

Is Ceres a gas dwarf planet?

Ceres is a dwarf planet. There is no such thing as a gas dwarf planet - Yet!

Is Ceres a planet?

The International Astronomical Union [IAU], classifies Ceres as a Dwarf Planet.

Is Ceres a ringed planet?

Ceres is a dwarf planet [See related question] and does not have rings.

Why is Ceres a planet now?

Ceres is not yet determined as a planet, just like Pluto it might not be a regular planet.

Is there water on planet Ceres?

Ceres is a dwarf planet, not a planet. It is believed to have a substantial amount of ice, but not liquid water.