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The dwarf planet Eris was named after the Greek goddess of discord.

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How did the dwarf planet Eris get its name?

Eris is named after the goddess Eris, a personification of strife and discord.


Is Eris the Dwarf planet named after Eris the Greek God of discord?

Yes, that's right.


What are the names of Eris's moons?

The Kuiper Belt dwarf planet Eris has one known moon, named Dysnomia.


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 atmosphere of Eris the dwarf planet?

Eris has a frozen atmosphere.


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.


Is Eris a Dwarf Planet?

YesYes it is.


Is Eris a planet?

No, Eris isn't a planet, it is a dwarf planet. See the related question "What is a dwarf planet?" for more details on the differences. Eris is the largest known dwarf planet in the solar system and the ninth-largest body known to orbit the sun directly. No Iris is a satellite.