It is thought that there may be two hundred of these objects, but as of now only five objects are classified as this.
These objects are unable to clear their own orbits but rest in hydrostatic equilibrium. It is thought that there may be two hundred of these objects, but as of now only five objects are classified as this. One of these objects, Makemake [mah-kay-mah-kay], only has an atmosphere some of the time and lacks a moon; it is found in the Kuiper Belt along with Haumea, which does have moons. These objects were defined by the IAU in 2006 and include Eris and Ceres. For 10 points, name these celestial objects that lack characteristics to be included in the eight planets, an example of which is Pluto.
These objects are unable to clear their own orbits but rest in hydrostatic equilibrium.
{Dwarf planets}