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Makemake (minor-planet designation: 136472 Makemake) is a dwarf planet and the second-largest of what is known as the classical population of Kuiper belt objects, with a diameter approximately that of Saturn's moon Iapetus, or 60% that of Pluto. It has one known satellite.
Makemake is a small, icy world in the Kuiper Belt, beyond Neptune's orbit. Learn about its discovery, name, moon, surface, atmosphere, and more from NASA's website.
Oct 8, 2019 · Makemake is the second furthest dwarf planet from the Sun and the third-largest known dwarf planet. It has a red surface, a dim satellite, and a possible transient atmosphere of nitrogen and methane.
May 2, 2016 · published 2 May 2016. An early artist's interpretation of the dwarf planet Makemake beyond Pluto.(Image credit: NASA) Makemake is a dwarf planet in the outer solar system. It was the fourth...
Aug 19, 2015 · Makemake is a Kuiper Belt Object discovered in 2005 and classified as a dwarf planet and a plutoid by the IAU. It has a bright, reddish surface, a possible transient atmosphere, and a highly inclined orbit that takes 309 years to complete.
Apr 26, 2016 · Makemake, a dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt, has a tiny moon that was hidden for over a decade. Learn how scientists found it and what it reveals about Makemake's surface and mass.
