Dwarf planet Eris surprises astronomers
Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 00:30
in Astronomy & Space
The planet that led to Pluto being downgraded is one of the brightest objects in the solar system, and smaller than expected.Eris, the dwarf planet whose 2005 discovery led to Pluto losing its status as a planet, has passed in front of a star, providing astronomers with the clearest view of it since it was identified.