What is a dwarf planet?
Dwarf Planets

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A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun, is spherical in shape, but has not cleared its orbit of other debris.
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Name one example of a dwarf planet.
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Pluto is an example of a dwarf planet.
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What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?
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A planet has cleared its orbit of other debris, while a dwarf planet has not.
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How many known dwarf planets are there in our solar system?
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As of now, there are five officially recognized dwarf planets: Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake, and Ceres.
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What is Pluto named after?
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Pluto is named after the Roman god of the underworld.
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Can Pluto get closer to the Sun than Neptune?
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Yes, Pluto's orbit is elliptical, allowing it to come closer to the Sun than Neptune at certain times.
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What is the largest dwarf planet?
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Eris is the largest known dwarf planet.
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