Solar System: Kuiper Belt Objects

These sites are about Eris, Quaoar, and other bodies in the Kuiper belt. Included are eThemes on Pluto, Sedna, comets, and “What is a Planet?”

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• NASA: Kuiper Belt Overview

  Students can find out about the Kuiper Belt. (pronounced Ki-Per) Click on "Kid's Eye View" or "Gallery" for additional information.

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• FactMonster: New Dwarf Planet Named Eris (UB 313)

  Eris and her moon, Dysnomia, now have official names. Eris used to be known as Xena. Students can read about this dwarf planet. NOTE: The site includes ads.

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• Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud

  Students can download this two-page PDF file.

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• Quaoar: Large Asteroid in Outer Solar System

  Students can look at a photograph of Quaoar.

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• The Largest Known Dwarf Planet

  Here is a photograph of Eris (formerly known as Xena or UB313) and its moon.

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• Trans-Neptunian Objects

  Students can read about objects beyond the orbit of Neptune as well as "Recent Headlines" on the planet debate.

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• UCLA: Kuiper Belt

  Students can click on "Images and Movies" for photographs and paintings.

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• NASA: Hotly Debated Solar System Object Gets Name

  Students can view an artist's conception of Eris. This fact sheet can be printed out.

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• Astronomy Picture of the Day

  View these 60 images which include Eris and the "New Solar System Designations."

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• NASA: Dwarf Planet Overview

  Students can find out what a dwarf planet is, and click on "Gallery" for images of Pluto and Charon.

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• Quaoar

  Students can view an artist's image of "Quaoar." (pronounced kwa-whar) Scroll down for more information.

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• Chilly Quaoar had a Warmer Past

  Signs of "crystalline water ice" discovered on Quaoar.

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• Hubble Spots an Icy World Far Beyond Pluto

  Students can read this article about Quaoar and the origins of the solar system.

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• NASA: Solar System Overview

  What does the word planet mean? Find out and then click on "Gallery" or "Kid's Eye View" for more information.

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• eThemes Resource: Solar System: Pluto the Dwarf Planet

  Learn about Pluto, the dwarf planet. Read how this dwarf planet was formed, its geological formation, and planned missions to Pluto. Students and teachers can read articles on Pluto's demotion to dwarf planet. Includes many photographs.

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• eThemes Resource: Solar System: Comets

  These sites are about the composition, orbits, and characteristics of comets. Includes photographs, videos, and hands-on activities.

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• eThemes Resource: Solar System: Planetoid Sedna

  Learn how and when the new planetoid Sedna was discovered. Read about different theories and mysteries surrounding the planetoid and its hypothetical moon. Includes graphics, photographs, and an animation.

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• eThemes Resource: Teaching Tips: What is a Planet?

  What exactly is a planet? Is it size or composition or even its gravitational pull? Even the scientists cannot decide. Make your own decision by using these web sites.

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  • I.2.e
  • III.1.a
  • III.1.b
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  • III.2.b
  • III.2.c
  • III.2.d
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  • E.12.B.1
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