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Ceres is the largest of the asteroids, in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Originally, astronomers thought it was the "missing planet" between Mars and Jupiter, but more observations revealed that there were a great many objects in that region. In 2006, the International Astronomical Union defined a "planet" for the first time, and came up with a definition of "dwarf planet" that included Pluto and Ceres.
With conventional rocket engines, it would take about 3 years to reach Ceres.
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Is there a new planet in your solar system?
No, there are no new planets in our solar system. They have all been here for a long time! Our solar system has eight planets, since Pluto was downgraded to a dwarf planet. There are some new dwarf planets: Eris, Ceres, and the newest MakeMake. There are about a dozen more candidates for dwarf planet status. Pluto, Eris, and MakeMake are also considered plutiods, which means they are beyond Neptune's orbit. See Related Links below for more information.
How long was Pluto considered one of the major planets?
From its discovery in 1930 until its degradation in 2006 Pluto was considered the solar system's ninth planet. Now it is considered a dwarf planet, and one of 5 official dwarf planets.
Where in the solar system are most of the dwarf planets located?
Oh, dude, most of the dwarf planets in our solar system are hanging out in the Kuiper Belt, beyond Neptune. It's like this cool club where Pluto, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake are just chilling, not quite fitting in with the big planets but still doing their thing. So yeah, if you wanna hang out with the dwarf planets, head on over to the Kuiper Belt, it's the place to be.
The closer a planet is to the sun?
The closer a planet is to the sun, the shorter its orbital period will be, meaning it takes less time to complete one orbit around the sun. Additionally, planets closer to the sun will experience higher temperatures and receive more sunlight compared to those farther away.
Is Pluto a planet or a star?
There is some debate among astronomers whether Pluto is a planet (vs. an asteroid or some such), but it is definitely not a star.[EDIT] (from a completely different guy :P)Pluto is not considered a planet nor a star. A planet can be defined as:- An object orbiting around the sun(CHECK)- Needs enough gravitational force to pull itself into a spherical shape (CHECK)- Needs it's own orbit with no other object on it's orbit(BUMMER :P)As long as an object in the solar system does not meet the third point (but meets the other two points), it is considered a 'dwarf planet'...FYI (for your info):There are other objects (or dwarf planets) in Pluto's orbit (like: Eris, Sedna, Orcus...), so as long as Pluto does not crush into all of them and add up it's mass, it won't be considered a 'planet'. In other words, Pluto may be a planet sometimein the future.By: Animefanrarr
How long would it take to get to Ceres the dwarf planet?
About 3 years with conventional rockets
How long does Ceres the Dwarf planet take the sun to orbit?
The dwarf planet 1 Ceres orbits around the Sun once in 4.6 years.
Are Ceres's the biggest asteroid of all?
No. Ceres is single object, not a class of objects. Ceres was long called the largest asteroid in the solar system, but it has since been reclassified as a dwarf planet.
How long is time on Ceres the dwarf planet?
A day is 9.1 hours unlike earth which is 24 hours in a day.
Why did scientists know about Ceres for so long before the other dwarf planets?
The answer to this question can be simplified because Ceres is much nearer than any other dwarf planet in our solar system. Ceres is in the Asteroid Belt which lies between Mars and Jupiter All the other known Dwarf Planets lie in the Kuyper Belt passed and beyond the reaches of Neptune's Orbit of the Sun. Ceres was then (1801) under mathematical scrutiny as to it's very existence and it's orbit was then unknown. Ceres is only 580 miles across but from earth would be much larger visually from a reasonable telescope than say Pluto or any other of the Dwarf planets in the Kuyper Belt. Ceres is the first ever asteroid to be discovered
How long is a year on Ceres?
Ceres takes about 4.6 years to make one trip around the sun.
What is the largest asteroid in the Asteroid Belt?
The largest body in the asteroid belt is Ceres, with a diameter of about 950 km. Although it has long been considered to be an asteroid, Ceres was classified as a "dwarf planet" on August 24, 2006. (The other dwarf planets are Pluto, Makemake, Haumea, and Eris.) The issue of whether Ceres remains an asteroid was not addressed at that time.
How big can a black dwarf planet get?
A black dwarf is not a planet; it is the remnant of a long dead star that has cooled. A black dwarf would range from about 7,000 to 17,000 miles in diameter.
What one is bigger Halley's comet or Ceres?
Ceres is bigger than Halley's comet. Ceres is a dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter with a diameter of about 590 miles, while Halley's comet has a nucleus estimated to be about 6 miles wide.
How long does it take planet Ceres to go around the sun?
132435
How long are the days and years of the planet Ceres?
Ceres has a rotation period of 0.3781 days, and an orbital period of 4.6 years.
How many earth days equal to 1 day in Ceres?
A day on Ceres is about 9.1 hours long.9 and a half hours. After one sunrise, the Sun sets about five hours later.The dwarf planet 1 Ceres rotates around its axis in about 9.1 hours.
