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Why is Ceres considered not a planet?

Because I am not dumb !


Does Ceres orbit another astronomical body besides the Sun?

No, Ceres orbits the Sun. It is considered a dwarf planet.


Why isn't Ceres considered a moon too?

because is not


Is dwarf planet Ceres a gas or rocky planet?

No. Ceres, which used to be considered an asteroid, was recategorized as a "dwarf planet" in 2006, about the same time that Pluto was. Ceres is a small rocky body, the biggest in the asteroid belt.


Is Ceres an inner or an outer planet?

Ceres is classified as a dwarf planet. Ceres is a large asteroid, part of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. If it was a planet, it would be classified as an inner.


Why weren't Ceres considered a planet?

Ceres was initially considered a planet when it was discovered in 1801, but as more similar objects were found in the same region of space, it was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006. This reclassification was due to the realization that Ceres shared many characteristics with other smaller celestial bodies in the asteroid belt, such as irregular shape and lack of dominance in its orbital path.


What is the biggest known asteroid between Mars and Jupiter?

The largest known asteroid between Mars and Jupiter is Ceres. Ceres is considered a dwarf planet and makes up about one-third of the total mass of the asteroid belt.


How many moons Ceres have?

Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt, has no known moons orbiting around it. It is considered a dwarf planet rather than a true planet like Earth, which typically has one or more moons.


What is the name of the largest asteroid?

Ceres, now classified as a dwarf planet, is by far the largest asteroid.If Ceres is not considered, the asteroid Vesta, about 1/4 the mass of Ceres, is the largest asteroid. Both these and most other larger asteroids are located in the main Belt between Mars and Jupiter.


Where is the Ceres Library in Ceres located?

The address of the Ceres Library is: 2250 Magnolia, Ceres, 95307 3209


What was Ceres role in Persephone and Ceres?

The role of Ceres in Persephone and Ceres is Ceres is persephones mom and gets depressed because Pluto abducted persephone


Is Ceres a gaseous planet?

Ceres is not a gaseous planet. Ceres is not a planet, it is a dwarf planet. Ceres has a rocky surface.