Dwarf Planets Collection

Earth and Moon with dwarf planets. Scaled computer artwork of (from left) Earth, the Moon, Pluto and Ceres. The latter are two of the solar systems dwarf planets

Pluto may have springs of liquid oxygen on its frozen surface

Dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, and Eris
In this image, from left to right, are the dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, and Eris. Eris was discovered in 2003 and is now the largest of the known dwarf planets

Dwarf planets and their orbits, artwork
Dwarf planets and their orbits. Computer artwork showing six dwarf planets (across bottom) and their orbits around the Sun (centre)

New Horizons spacecraft approaches dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon
NASAs New Horizons unmanned spacecraft approaches dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon. New Horizons has been en route to Pluto since its launch from Earth in 2006

Dawn robotic spacecraft orbiting Ceres and Vesta, members of the asteroid belt, to study them in space

Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft entering orbit around Ceres
Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft entering orbit around the dwarf planet Ceres. In late November 2015 Dawn will descend to its closest orbit around Ceres at a distance of about 230 miles

Pluton, its big moon Charon and the Polaris star

Artists concept of the New Horizons spacecraft as it approaches Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, in July 2015. The crafts miniature cameras, radio science experiment

New Horizons spacecraft over dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon
NASAs New Horizons unmanned spacecraft over dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon. New Horizons has been en route to Pluto since its launch from Earth in 2006

Artists concept of Saturn and its moon Titan
Artists concept of how Saturn and Titan might look from a position in orbit around Titan. While in reality Saturn is vastly larger than Titan

New Horizons spacecraft flies by dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon
NASAs New Horizons unmanned spacecraft flies by dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon. New Horizons has been en route to Pluto since its launch from Earth in 2006

Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft in orbit around the large asteroid Vesta and the dwarf planet Ceres. The two bodies have very different properties from each other

Artists concept of Pluto and its moon Charon
This rendering suggests how Pluto, on the right, might appear from a position high above its equator. Beyond Pluto and to the left is Plutos largest satellite Charon

An illustration of Makemake, a plutoid located in a region beyond Neptune
This illustration shows Makemake, a plutoid located in a region beyond Neptune that is populated with small Solar System bodies (often referred to as the transneptunian region)

Artists concept of Planet Carenteen, a dwarf planet host to beautiful night skies
Planet Carenteen may be a small dwarf planet devoid of the luscious greens like Earth, but it boasts the most beautiful vacation spot in all of the galaxy for species of all kinds as they look up at

Plutos moon, Charon, hovers above the frozen landscape of the icy planet
Plutos moon, Charon, hovers above the pinkish, frozen landscape of the icy planet

The planets and larger moons to scale with the Sun

Digitally generated image of our solar system and points beyond. Several data sets from various planetary and astronomy missions were combined to create this image

Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft as it approaches an encounter with Ceres
An artists depiction of the Dawn spacecraft as it approaches an encounter with Ceres. The satellite will investigate the two bright spots on the surface of the dwarf planet

Quaoar is a large Kuiper Belt Object orbiting beyond Pluto

Pluto and its moon Charon lie at the frontier of the solar system

The surface of Pluto with Charon in the sky

A scene on Pluto with Charon, its giant moon

Pluto seen from the surface of its moon, Charon

The Shadow of Charon on Pluto. An idea of how large Charon is compared to Pluto can be seen when its shadow passes across the planet during an eclipse

Artists concept of the atmosphere on Pluto
Despite its small size and extreme distance from the Sun, Pluto does have an atmosphere. The atmosphere arises because there are periods when Pluto is closer to the Sun than Neptune

Solar System Poster

Imagination: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Imagination - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless. ~ Jamie Paolinetti

Artists concept of the Earth, Pluto, Charon, and Earths moon to scale (from left to right). Pluto has a diameter that is less than a fifth of the Earths and is smaller than Earths moon

Artists concept of the dwarf planet Ceres in the main asteroid belt
Artists concept of the dwarf planet Ceres. In this image the artist is suggesting that Ceres, like all small bodies in the Solar System, is a rather sterile

Artists concept of Pluto. In 1985 it was discovered that Pluto has an atmosphere, albeit a very tenuous one. Plutos atmosphere arises only when it approaches closer to the Sun during its highly

The orbit of the binary Kuiper Belt object with the orbits of Pluto and Neptune
This illustration compares the orbit of the binary Kuiper Belt object, called 1998 WW31, with the orbits of Pluto and Neptune, the outermost solar system planets

Artists concept of Dawn spacecraft approaching the dwarf planet Ceres
In this image, the Dawn spacecrafts three xenon electrostatic ion thrusters can be seen emitting ionized xenons characteristic blue/magenta glow

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"Dwarf Planets: Exploring the Mysteries of our Solar System" In the vast expanse of our solar system, they have captivated scientists and artists alike. As we gaze at Earth and its faithful companion, the Moon, we are reminded that there is more to discover beyond their familiar presence. These enigmatic celestial bodies, with their unique orbits and intriguing artwork-like surfaces, beckon us to explore further. The New Horizons spacecraft embarks on a thrilling journey towards Pluto and its moon Charon, while the Dawn robotic spacecraft gracefully orbits Ceres and Vesta. Pluto, once considered our ninth planet before being reclassified as a dwarf planet, continues to surprise us. Speculations arise about possible springs of liquid oxygen on its frozen surface – an astonishing revelation that challenges our understanding of this distant world. An artist's concept vividly depicts Dawn entering orbit around Ceres, unveiling its mysteries one by one. Charon looms large beside Pluto like a loyal companion in their cosmic dance through space. Together with Polaris star shining brightly in the background, they create a mesmerizing spectacle for those fortunate enough to witness it. Ceres, Pluto's fellow dwarf planet along with Eris among others scattered across our solar system remind us that size does not define significance. Each holds secrets waiting to be unraveled by intrepid explorers seeking answers about our origins and place in the universe. As New Horizons approaches Pluto and Charon simultaneously captured in one frame against the backdrop of infinite space; we are reminded of humanity's insatiable curiosity pushing boundaries ever further into uncharted territories. The exploration of these dwarf planets expands our knowledge about ourselves as inhabitants of this vast cosmos. It reminds us that within this grand tapestry lies countless wonders yet to be discovered – reminding us how small we truly are amidst the awe-inspiring beauty surrounding us within our solar system.