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The dwarf planet Haumea is often described as being shaped like a potato due to its elongated and irregular shape, likely caused by a fast rotation period. Its shape is unique among solar system objects and makes it one of the most oddly shaped bodies in our solar system.

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What is Ceres classified as?

It was once considered the fifth planet, then it was changed to asteroid, and is currently (since 2006) considered a dwarf planet (the smallest one yet, only 590 miles, or 950 km, in diameter)Hope that helped:)


Which planet is now called a dwarf planet?

In 1853 Vesta, Juno, Ceres and Pallas were demoted from planets to minor planets, and in 2006 Pluto was demoted from planet to dwarf planet.


Was Pluto the first dwarf planet?

No. It was the first planet to be downgraded to the title of a dwarf planet.Before Pluto became a dwarf planet, we discovered several other small, Pluto-like planets such as Ceres (Discovered on January 1st,1801), Eris(Discovered on January 5th,2005) , etc.


What must a planet have which a dwarf planet doesn't?

A planet: 1) Orbits the Sun or some other star 2) Gravity has to shape it into a sphere & 3) Have an orbit that does NOT link up to another planet's orbit A dwarf planet is classified if it does not have one of these 3 things. Reason 3 (like most other dwarf planets in our Solar System) is what makes Pluto a dwarf planet (since some of it's orbit links up to Neptune's orbit)


Why is Pluto a planet?

Pluto use to be a planet but not anymore.Scientists have figured out that Pluto ism uch to small to be a planet.So now we just call Pluto a dwarf planet.A dwarf planet is kind of like a planet.It is a VERY small sized planet.A regular planet is a normal sized or a big sized planet.If the planet is too small then it is considered as a dwarf planet.

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How small are dwarf planets?

The distinction of a dwarf planet is not based on size. A dwarf planet is a planet-like object that has not cleared its path of debris and become gravitationally dominant.


Why is Pluto known as a planet but it is a dwarf planet and no other dwarf planets are?

Well, Pluto isn't recognized as a planet, but as a dwarf planet. Also, there are other dwarf planets, but they are more like really big comets than they are planets.


What planet is twice the size as its moon?

There is no planet like that. However, Pluto the dwarf planet is like that.


What are the planets which are dwarf?

a dwarf planet is a planet which is too small like pluto and a normal planet is a normal or greater sieze such as earth and jupiter


Does a dwarf planet orbit another planet?

No. A planet-like object that orbits a planet is a moon. A dwarf planet orbits a star just like a true planet does, but has been unable to clear its orbital path of debris such as asteroids and comets.


What are dwarf planets orbit like?

the planet pluto


How is a dwarf planet like a planet?

it is exactly the same as a planet but its diameter and mass are not great enough to be considered a planet.


What is considered a dwarf planet?

something like a pluto... i think


How big is Pluto like length?

Pluto is a dwarf planet meaning it is a really small planet


Is Pluto a planet or some type of satellite?

Pluto is a dwarf planet, so it is technically, it is not a planet like earth or mars.


What is Ceres classified as?

It was once considered the fifth planet, then it was changed to asteroid, and is currently (since 2006) considered a dwarf planet (the smallest one yet, only 590 miles, or 950 km, in diameter)Hope that helped:)


Which planet is now called a dwarf planet?

In 1853 Vesta, Juno, Ceres and Pallas were demoted from planets to minor planets, and in 2006 Pluto was demoted from planet to dwarf planet.