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gekkogecko

09-14-2006 09:49 AM

Hail Eris!

Astronomers have finally named that Kuiper-belt object,; the largest known dwarf planet. The provisional name/nickname 'Xena' has been replaced by 'Eris'.

Oh, and her mon is to be known as 'Dysnomia'.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060914...sc/dwarf_planet

scotzoidman

09-14-2006 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gekkogecko

the largest known dwarf planet.

:rofl: Like my claim to be the world's shortest giant...

WildIrish

09-14-2006 12:27 PM

Oh great...now I look like a dumbass for naming my bunny 2003 UB313. :banghead:

Aqua	09-14-2006 01:17 PM

And Pluto has been renamed 134340. :rolleyes2

WildIrish

09-14-2006 02:46 PM

And Goofy has been renamed WildIrish. :jester:

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