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[-] lunarul@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

And if Ceres is a planet, shouldn't Eris be one too?

[-] Klear@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago

Exactly. It would get real messy.

[-] humanspiral@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago

What is argument for Ceres and Eris being planets?

[-] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 week ago

Hydrostatic equilibrium. Their gravity is enough to pull their mass into a sphere-ish shape.

Contrast to asteroids that are irregular.

[-] rockerface@lemm.ee 2 points 2 weeks ago

The same as for Pluto

[-] lunarul@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Large round bodies orbiting the sun.

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