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The dwarf planet Eris was named after the Greek goddess of discord.

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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.


Is Eris the Dwarf planet named after Eris the Greek God of discord?

Yes, that's right.


What are the names of Eris's moons?

The Kuiper Belt dwarf planet Eris has one known moon, named Dysnomia.


Is Eris the largest dwarf planet?

Eris is the largest Known Dwarf Planet in our solar system


Is Eris a Star?

No. Eris is a dwarf planet.


Is Eris a constellation?

No. Eris is a dwarf planet.


Is Eris the biggest planet?

No. First of all, Eris is not a planet; it is a dwarf planet. Eris is smaller thean Mercury, the smallest planet in the solar system. The largest planet is Jupiter. Eris is the largest of the dwarf planets.


What planet was a dwarf planet in 2005?

Eris


What are the names of Eris' moons?

Yes, Eris has one moon. It is called Dysnomia. It was named after the daughter of the goddess Eris.


What is the name of the largest dwarf planet?

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.


What is the atmosphere of Eris the dwarf planet?

Eris has a frozen atmosphere.


Is xena a planet?

The dwarf planet "Eris" was originally nicknamed "Xena". So, Xena was the name of something that was thought to be a new planet, but is now classified as only a dwarf planet, like Pluto.