Question
Download Solution PDFWhich dwarf planet orbits the sun in 310 years at a distance between 38.5 to 53 AU?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe Correct is Answer Makemake.
Key Points
- Makemake is a distant dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt, a region beyond Neptune's orbit.
- It has an orbital period of approximately 310 years and an average distance from the Sun of about 45.5 astronomical units (AU).
Additional Information
- Makemake was discovered in 2005 and is named after the Polynesian creation deity.
- It is one of the largest known dwarf planets in the Solar System, with a diameter estimated to be around 1,430 kilometres.
- Makemake is believed to have a cold, icy surface and is thought to be a potentially habitable world due to the possibility of subsurface oceans.
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