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[–] lunarul@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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

[–] Klear@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

Exactly. It would get real messy.

[–] humanspiral@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

What is argument for Ceres and Eris being planets?

[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year 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 1 year ago

The same as for Pluto

[–] lunarul@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Large round bodies orbiting the sun.