Revolving classifications of dwarf planets do not diminish their stature on the cosmic stage
-Deneb

Dwarf planets are a relatively new classification for worlds that are not quite considered planets, but are clearly not just rocky or icy conglomerations . Here you can understand what makes these worlds special enough to spark a naming controversy.

Classification Rules

Ceres

Take a closer look at the asteroid belt dwarf planet

Ceres

Pluto

Take a closer look at the best known dwarf planet

Pluto

Haumea

Take a closer look at the dwarf planet with rings

Haumea

Makemake

Take a closer look at the dwarf planet codenamed Easterbunny

Makemake

Eris

Take a closer look at the dwarf planet that sparked a debate

Eris

Candidate Dwarf Planets

Take a closer look at possible dwarf planets

Candidate Dwarf Planets