In a recent study conducted by astronomer Mike Brown and Professor Francis Nimmo from the University of California Santa Cruz, new insights into the internal structure of Eris, a dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt, have been revealed. By analyzing data from NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft, the researchers determined that Eris is likely to have a rocky core covered with a layer of water ice. This discovery provides significant information on the composition and formation of dwarf planets within our solar system, contributing to our understanding of celestial bodies beyond Neptune’s orbit. The findings could also have implications for the study of other dwarf planets and their potential habitability.
Study Reveals New Insights into Dwarf Planet Eris’ Internal Structure
A recent study by astronomers at the University of California Santa Cruz has shed light on the internal structure of Eris, a dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt. The researchers used data from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft and found that Eris likely has a rocky core surrounded by a layer of water ice. This study provides valuable information about the composition and formation of dwarf planets in our solar system.
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