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The presence of methane and possibly nitrogen suggests that Makemake could have a transient atmosphere similar to that of Pluto.

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What are the gasses on Makemake?

makemake is made of ethane, methane and nitrogen. that is also its atmosphere. when its closest to the sun makemake has an atmosphere but when its farther away the gases freeze and fall to the suface like snow and there is no more atmosphere


What is the atmosphere of Makemake made of?

It doesn't have one, the gravity is far too weak


What nationality would people living on Makemake be?

People living on Makemake, one of the dwarf planets in the outer solar system, would not have a specific nationality as Makemake does not have an atmosphere capable of supporting human life. It is a frozen world that orbits the sun beyond Pluto.


What is some good facts about Makemake?

Makemake is a dwarf planet in the outer region of our solar system, named after a deity of the Rapa Nui people of Easter Island. It was discovered in 2005 and is one of the largest objects in the Kuiper Belt. Makemake lacks a significant atmosphere and is covered in frozen methane, ethane, and nitrogen.


What color is Makemake?

Makemake is a dwarf planet located in the outer solar system. Its color is thought to be reddish-brown due to the presence of tholins on its surface, which are organic compounds that form from the irradiation of methane.


Is makemake small?

makemake is very Small


Why is makemake's atmosphere made mostly of gas?

Because it has to precipitate so it can support the planet, just like Earth. There's no question about it.


What is Makemake's moon?

Makemake does not have any known moons.


What is makemake's lowest temperature?

The temperature on Makemake is about -240ºC (-400º F)!


Is Makemake a dwarf planet?

Yes, Makemake is a dwarf planet.


Is it possible for humans to live on Makemake?

It is thought that there isn't any water on Makemake because the reasons below: 1. It is highly possible that Makemake only has methane and nitrogen on it. 2. Makemake's average temperature is thought to be −243.2 °C, to cold to support any liquid water. However there is a possibility of ice on Makemake.


What are the similarities of Pluto and Makemake?

Pluto and Makemake have the following similarities, as far as we know:They both orbit the SunThey are both ball-shapedThey both have asteroids and other debris in their paths around the SunThey both have at least one moon (Pluto has 5, Makemake has at least 1)