Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 19, 2007

Eris: More Massive than Pluto

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 19, 2007 is “Eris: More Massive than Pluto,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Thierry Lombry). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“Eris , a dwarf planet currently orbiting the Sun at about twice Pluto’s distance, has been measured to have about 27 percent more mass than Pluto. The mass was calculated by timing the orbit of Eris’ moon Dysnomia .”

— APOD editors, June 19, 2007

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At a glance

Date: June 19, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Thierry Lombry
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 19, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-june-19-eris-more-massive-than-pluto

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