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Yes, the provisional name for Eris was 2003 UB313. A provisional name is given to an object directly after its discovery. A more permanent name is then chosen once the characteristics of the object had been calculated.

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UB313 is this a dwarf planet?

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


What new planet was 2003 UB313?

Eris the dwarf planet


Is Xena another name for UB313?

UB313 was the unofficial name for Eris the largest known dwarf planet. Xena was used by the discovery team to denote UB313. So yes - Xena is UB313 is Eris


What was the dwarf planet Eris formerly known as?

Yes. Eris has one known moon called Dysnomia.


What dwarf planet was discovered in 2004?

The dwarf planet discovered in 2004 is Haumea. It was officially recognized as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union in September 2008.


What do you mean by 2003 UB313?

2003 UB313, also known as Eris, is a dwarf planet located in the scattered disc region of the solar system. It was discovered in January 2005 and is one of the largest known objects in the Kuiper Belt, with a diameter estimated to be about 2,326 kilometers. Eris is particularly notable because its discovery contributed to the reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet, highlighting the complexities of defining celestial bodies in our solar system. Its surface is covered in a layer of ice and is believed to have a very thin atmosphere.


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 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.