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Eris is named after the goddess Eris, a personification of strife and discord.

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UB313 is this a dwarf planet?

2003 UB313 is an alternate name of Eris - a dwarf planet.


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.


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.


Why was the dwarf planet named Eris?

Eris was named after the Greek goddess of strife and discord. This name was chosen because of the controversy and debate surrounding its discovery and classification as a dwarf planet, which caused discord among astronomers.


What planet was a dwarf planet in 2005?

Eris


What is the atmosphere of Eris the dwarf planet?

Eris has a frozen atmosphere.


Is Eris a Dwarf Planet?

YesYes it is.


How long has Eris been a dwarf planet?

Eris was officially classified as a dwarf planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).


Is there such a planet called Eris?

No. Planet X was a provisional name for a planet believed to exist beyond the orbit of Neptune based on a slight anomaly in its orbit. It was later realized that the anomaly was due to a miscalculation of the mass of Uranus.