Eris (dwarf planet) - Wikipedia
WEBEris (minor-planet designation: 136199 Eris) is the most massive and second-largest known dwarf planet in the Solar System. It is a trans-Neptunian object (TNO) in the scattered disk and has a high-eccentricity orbit. Eris was discovered in January 2005 by a Palomar Observatory–based team led by Mike Brown and verified
Eris (mythology) - Wikipedia
WEBEris (/ ˈ ɪər ɪ s, ˈ ɛr ɪ s /; Greek: Ἔρις Éris, "Strife") is the Greek goddess of strife and discord. Her Roman equivalent is Discordia, which means the same. Eris's Greek opposite is Harmonia, whose Roman counterpart is Concordia, though she is also described as opposing Nike, counterpart of the Roman Victoria.
Eris - NASA Science
WEBJan 8, 2005 · Eris is one of largest the dwarf planets in our solar system. It's about the same size as Pluto, but is three times farther from the Sun. Quick Facts. A day on Eris is 25.9 hours. Eris Facts.
Eris | Goddess, Discord, Strife | Britannica
WEBEris, in Greco-Roman mythology, the personification of strife. She was called the daughter of Nyx (Night) by Hesiod, but she was sister and companion of Ares (the Roman Mars) in Homer’s version. Eris is best known for her part in starting the Trojan War.
Eris Facts | Temperature, Surface, Information, History & Definition
WEBOct 8, 2019 · January 4, 2021. Eris is the most distant dwarf planet, located beyond the orbit of Neptune. It was discovered in 2005 and was originally classified as a planet. It is the second-largest dwarf planet discovered and it led to both it and Pluto’s demotion from planets to dwarf planets. Key Facts & Summary.
Eris | Dwarf Planet, Kuiper Belt, Plutoid | Britannica
WEBLast Updated: Feb 29, 2024 • Article History. Eris. The dwarf planet Eris, with the Sun visible at lower right, in an artist's rendering. Eris, large, distant body of the solar system, revolving around the Sun well beyond the orbits of Neptune and Pluto in the Kuiper belt.
In Depth | Eris – NASA Solar System Exploration
WEBEris is one of the largest known dwarf planets in our solar system. It's about the same size as Pluto but is three times farther from the Sun. At first, Eris appeared to be larger than Pluto. This triggered a debate in the scientific community that led to the International Astronomical Union's decision in 2006 to clarify the definition of a planet.
Eris - World History Encyclopedia
WEBOct 19, 2022 · Eris is the Greek goddess and personification of discord and strife. She is an unpopular figure in Greek mythology due to her problematic behaviour and her ability to stir up trouble wherever she goes. Eris is most famous for her Golden Apple of Discord, which played a key role in the cause of the Trojan War.
The Dwarf Planet Eris - Universe Today
WEBMay 30, 2015 · Eris is the largest dwarf planet in the Solar System, and the ninth largest body orbiting our Sun. Sometimes referred to as the “tenth planet”, it’s discovery is responsible for upsetting the...
Eris: The First Dwarf Planet | Space
WEBJul 10, 2019 · Eris was one of the first dwarf planets to be discovered in the solar system. It is almost the same size as Pluto, and its discovery directly led to the former ninth planet's demotion. Eris also...
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