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Eris dwarf planet
Eris dwarf planet. Artwork of the dwarf planet Eris, formerly called 2003 UB313, and its moon Dysnomia. Eris was previosuly nicknamed Xena by its discoverers, and its moon was nicknamed Gabrielle. Eris is thought to be around 3000 kilometres across, which is far larger than Pluto. It takes 560 years to orbit the Sun. Eris is the largest known member of the Kuiper Belt of rocky, icy bodies, including Pluto, that orbit the Sun beyond Neptune. The discovery was made from observations made in 2003 at the Palomar Observatory, USA, by Mike Brown, Chad Trujillo and David Rabinowitz, and announced in July 2005. Dysnomia was observed in September 2005. The Milky Way is the bright band of stars in the background at right
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This artwork showcases the enigmatic Eris dwarf planet and its loyal moon, Dysnomia. Formerly known as 2003 UB313, Eris earned the nickname "Xena" from its discoverers before being officially named. With a diameter of approximately 3000 kilometers, Eris surpasses Pluto in size, making it the largest member of the Kuiper Belt – a region beyond Neptune filled with rocky and icy celestial bodies. The mesmerizing image depicts Eris gracefully orbiting the Sun every 560 years, highlighting its distant location within our solar system. The Milky Way stretches across the background like a luminous tapestry of stars, adding an ethereal touch to this cosmic portrait. Discovered in July 2005 through observations made at Palomar Observatory by Mike Brown, Chad Trujillo, and David Rabinowitz, Eris sparked excitement among astronomers worldwide. Shortly after its discovery came Dysnomia's observation in September 2005. This stunning illustration not only captures the beauty of these celestial objects but also serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our vast universe. It symbolizes our fascination with exploring uncharted territories and unraveling mysteries that lie beyond Earth's boundaries. As we gaze upon this print from Science Photo Library, we are reminded of how small we are compared to the grandeur that exists beyond our home planet. It invites us to contemplate our place in the cosmos while igniting curiosity about what other wonders await discovery amidst countless craters and icy landscapes throughout space.
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