Haumea appears very bright, since 65-80% of its surface is covered in crystalline water ice. The rest is probably rocky. A large dark red area was seen in September 2009, possibly a large crater or other impact feature. In shape, it is ellipsoidal, resembling a Rugby ball or an American football.
Haumea is pronounced as "how-MAY-ah".
Yes, Haumea is a rocky, terrestrial planet.
No. Haumea is not classified as a planet. It is a dwarf planet.
As far as we know, Haumea does not have an atmosphere, so there would be no wind.
As far as we know, there is no atmosphere on Haumea, meaning there is no weather and no storms.
Haumea is sometimes known by its minor-planet designation, 136108 Haumea.
Hi`iaka and Namaka, two of the daughters of Haumea
Haumea is pronounced as "how-MAY-ah".
Yes, Haumea is a rocky, terrestrial planet.
Haumea's rotational period is 3.9155 hours.
No. Haumea is not classified as a planet. It is a dwarf planet.
Haumea's orbital period is 283 or 103,468 days
As far as we know, Haumea does not have an atmosphere, so there would be no wind.
No. Haumea is a dwarf planet and in terms of composition is more similar to a comet.
As far as we know, there is no atmosphere on Haumea, meaning there is no weather and no storms.
Haumea was nicknamed "Santa" because it was discovered shortly after Christmas by Mike Brown.
Haumea was discovered by Michael E. Brown and José Luis Ortiz Moreno in 2005.