Dwarf Planet Collection

Solar system. Composite computer artwork of the nine planets of the solar system that orbit the Sun (far right). In order of their distance from the Sun and anticlockwise from top right they are

Solar system planets and sun
Solar system. Computer artwork showing the Sun and planets of the Solar System. The planets are arranged in order of distance from the massive Sun (at top)

Artwork of the solar system
Solar system. Artwork of the solar system, showing the paths (blue lines) of the nine planets as they orbit around the Sun

Dwarf planet Eris (UB313), artwork
Dwarf planet Eris. Computer artwork of dwarf planet Eris, formerly known as 2003 UB313. The Sun is at lower right. Images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope have shown that Eris is slightly larger

Earth and Moon with dwarf planets. Scaled computer artwork of (from left) Earth, the Moon, Pluto and Ceres. The latter are two of the solar systems dwarf planets

Ceres, artwork
Ceres. Computer artwork, based on Hubble Space Telescope (HST) images, of the dwarf planet Ceres (1 Ceres) with the Sun in the distance. Ceres has a diameter of 950 kilometres

Dwarf planets and their orbits, artwork
Dwarf planets and their orbits. Computer artwork showing six dwarf planets (across bottom) and their orbits around the Sun (centre)

Solar System orbits, artwork C013 / 8987
Solar System orbits. Computer artwork of Earths solar system, showing the eight planets that orbit the Sun (yellow, centre)

Planets & their relative sizes
Solar system planets. Computer artwork of the Sun and the planets of the Solar System. The Sun is at top in the background

Computer artwork showing planets of solar system
Solar system planets. Computer illustration of the planets of the solar system. The planets are (clockwise from upper left): Mercury, Mars, Neptune, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Earth and Venus

Hubble Space Telescope image of Pluto
Pluto. Computer-processed image of Pluto, the smallest and outermost planet in the solar system. This image is derived from an observation made using the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Dwarf planets. Three dwarf planets in a row showing their comparative sizes. From left to right: Ceres, Pluto, and Eris. Pluto, a Kuiper object

Pluto and Charon, artwork C017 / 0775
Pluto and Charon. Computer artwork of the dwarf planet Pluto (large) with one of its moons, Charon (small). Charon is the largest satellite of Pluto and was discovered in 1978

New Horizons spacecraft at Pluto, artwork C016 / 6381
New Horizons spacecraft at Pluto, artwork. New Horizons launched from Earth on 19 January 2006 and will take 9 years to reach Pluto, arriving mid-2015

Eris, artwork
Eris. Computer artwork of the dwarf planet Eris, formerly known as 2003 UB313 or Xena. Eris is the largest known dwarf planet

Solar system diagram, 1823 C017 / 8059
Solar system diagram, 19th century. This diagram shows the Sun (centre) and the orbits and astronomical symbols of the planets and major asteroids, with a comet (parabolic orbit)

Solar system planets, artwork C013 / 9499
Solar system planets, artwork. The eight planets and Pluto (not longer a planet) are shown here in their order from the Sun from top to bottom

Computer artwork of Solar System planets
Solar system. Computer artwork showing the planets of the Solar System. The planets are arranged in order of distance from the Sun (not seen)

Computer artwork showing relative sizes of planets

Artwork of Solar System and comet

Artwork of Sun and planets of Solar System

Computer artwork of planets on a large explosion
Solar system planets. Computer artwork of the planets of the Solar System on a huge explosion. Clockwise from lower left, the planets are: Saturn, Mars, Pluto (a Dwarf planet), Jupiter, Mercury

Ice volcanoes on Charon, artwork
Ice volcanoes erupting on Charon, artwork. Charon is the largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto (in the sky in the background)

Pluto as seen from its moon Charon, artwork. Pluto is the smallest of the nine planets in the solar system, with a diameter of 2300 kilometres. Charons diameter is about half that

Eris. Computer artwork of the dwarf planet Eris, formerly known as 2003 UB313 or Xena. Eris is the largest dwarf planet. A dwarf planet is defined as an object large enough to be spherical due to its

Pluto. Computer artwork of the dwarf planet Pluto. Pluto, which used to be a planet, was demoted to the status of dwarf planet in August 2006

Ice volcano on Charon, artwork
Ice volcano erupting on Charon, artwork. Charon is the largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto (red, centre right). Pluto and Charon are icy bodies that orbit within the Kuiper Belt on the edge of

Pluto and Charon and Kuiper Belt
Pluto and Charon. Artwork of the planet Pluto and its moon Charon (right) seen from space with some other Kuiper Belt objects

Pluto, Charon and new moons, 2006
New moons of Pluto. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) images of Pluto (centre) and its large moon Charon (below and right of Pluto), and two newly discovered moons

Charon from Pluto. Artwork of the surface of Pluto, with Charon and the two smaller moons of Pluto seen in the sky, along with the Sun. Plutos very thin atmosphere is also seen

Pluto seen from Charon, artwork. Pluto and Charon are icy bodies orbiting around each other in the Kuiper Belt on the outer edges of the Solar System

Charons shadow cast on Pluto
Solar eclipse on Pluto as viewed from its moon Charon, artwork. Charons shadow can be seen projected onto the centre of Pluto. From within that shaded region the Sun would appear eclipsed

Hubble Space Telescope images of Pluto
Pluto. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) images showing two hemispheres of Pluto, the smallest and outermost planet in the solar system

Manned mission to Charon, artwork
Manned mission to Charon. Artwork showing a manned rocket landing on Charon, the largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto (upper left)

Asteroids Ceres and Vesta, scale artwork
Asteroids Ceres and Vesta, computer scale artwork. The asteroids (Ceres is the larger one) are seen against the south-eastern USA for scale. Florida is between them

Asteroid Ceres, artwork
Asteroid Ceres, computer artwork. This is the largest member of the asteroid belt, a large group of rocky and icy bodies orbiting in space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

Four largest asteroids, scale artwork
Four largest asteroids, computer scale artwork. The asteroids are seen against North America for scale. From left, from largest to smallest, they are: Ceres, Vesta, Pallas, and Hygiea

Ceres. Computer artwork of the dwarf planet Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt with a diameter of 950 kilometres

Sedna, Pluto and the Moon, computer artwork. Sedna (top) is one of the largest objects in the Kuiper Belt of the outer solar system

Pluto and its moons, artwork
Pluto is one of the lonely outriders of our Solar System. It is a dwarf planet, having a mass of about one-quarter of our Moon and a diameter of 2300 km

Pluto and Charon, artwork. Charon (left) is Plutos largest moon and is just over half the size of Pluto. Pluto, which used to be a planet, was demoted to the status of dwarf planet in August 2006

Plutos atmosphere, artwork. Pluto has a highly eccentric (non-circular) orbit. During periods when it is closest to the Sun the nitrogen and methane ices on its surface sublimate

Pluto, artwork
Pluto. Artwork of the dwarf planet Pluto. Pluto, which used to be a planet, was demoted to the status of dwarf planet in August 2006

Earth, Pluto and the Moon, artwork
Asteroid Ceres and Earth. Computer artwork showing the comparative sizes of the Earth (left), Ceres (middle) and the Moon (right)

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The solar system is a vast expanse of celestial bodies, with the sun at its center and planets orbiting around it. Among these planets are the well-known giants like Jupiter and Saturn, as well as our very own Earth. However, there exists another category of celestial objects called dwarf planets. One such dwarf planet is Eris (UB313), which captured scientists' attention due to its size and distance from the sun. In artwork depicting this enigmatic body, we can see its unique features that set it apart from traditional planets. In addition to Eris, other dwarf planets like Ceres also exist in our solar system. Through captivating artwork, we can visualize their presence alongside Earth and Moon. These illustrations showcase their distinct characteristics while highlighting their place within the grandeur of our cosmic neighborhood. Artwork portraying the entire solar system allows us to appreciate the intricate dance between all these celestial bodies. Dwarf planets occupy specific orbits within this vast expanse, each following its own path around the sun. The mesmerizing visuals bring forth a sense of awe for both their individuality and collective harmony. Further artistic renditions depict not only dwarf planet orbits but also those of other planetary bodies within our solar system. This comprehensive representation showcases how each object interacts with one another on an astronomical scale. Comparisons between different sizes become apparent when observing computer-generated images displaying relative dimensions of various planets in relation to one another. Such depictions emphasize just how diverse and fascinating our galactic companions truly are. Computer-generated artwork showcasing all known members of our solar system provides a breathtaking glimpse into this cosmic realm's complexity and beauty. Dwarf planets stand out amidst this visual symphony as intriguing entities deserving further exploration and understanding.