makemake was named after the god polynesian that lives at easter island
Chat with our AI personalities
The name of the third dwarf planet is spelled "Makemake."
Makemake isn't a planet, it is a dwarf planet.
Makemake was discovered on March 31, 2005. It is a dwarf planet in the outer solar system and is one of the largest objects in the Kuiper Belt.
Pluto, Eris, and Makemake are all dwarf planets in our solar system. Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006. Eris is one of the largest known dwarf planets and is located in the outer solar system. Makemake is another dwarf planet beyond Pluto's orbit and was named after a creator deity in the Rapa Nui mythology.
They are examples of dwarf planets. The five dwarf planets are:CeresPlutoHaumeaMakemakeEris