2007-12-03 08:22:02 · 4 answers · asked by NICH178 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
A Dwarf Planet is a celestial body that (a) is in orbit around the Sun, (b) has sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces so that it assumes a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape, (c) has not cleared the neighborhood around its orbit, and (d) is not a satellite.
IAU Resolution 5A (2), August 24th, 2006
2007-12-03 09:26:39 · answer #1 · answered by kyeri y 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The IAU resolution/definition can be found here:
http://www.iau.org/iau0603.414.0.html
2007-12-03 16:38:46 · answer #2 · answered by The Lazy Astronomer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The link will explain it fully.
2007-12-03 16:27:26 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a planet inhabited by midgets.
2007-12-03 16:29:39 · answer #4 · answered by Jerry S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋