Makemake
Makemake is a dwarf planet in our solar system, located in the Kuiper Belt. It was discovered in 2005 by a team of astronomers led by Michael E. Brown. Makemake is named after the creator god of the Rapa Nui people of Easter Island. It is the third-largest known object in the Kuiper Belt, after Pluto and Eris.
Characteristics of Makemake
- Size: Makemake has a diameter of about 1,430 miles (2,300 kilometers), making it smaller than Earth's moon.
- Orbit: Makemake orbits the Sun at an average distance of about 4.2 billion miles (6.7 billion kilometers), taking approximately 310 Earth years to complete one orbit.
- Surface: The surface of Makemake is thought to be covered in frozen methane, ethane, and possibly nitrogen. Its surface is very reflective, with a similar brightness to fresh snow.
Study Guide
If you're studying Makemake, here are some key points to focus on:
- Describe the discovery of Makemake and the team of astronomers involved.
- Compare and contrast the size and orbit of Makemake with other dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt.
- Explain the composition of Makemake's surface and its reflective properties.
- Discuss the significance of Makemake's name and its connection to the Rapa Nui people.
Understanding Makemake and its place in the solar system can provide valuable insights into the diversity and characteristics of objects beyond the orbit of Neptune.
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Students who demonstrate understanding can:
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EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE (NGSS)
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Students who demonstrate understanding can:
Develop a model to illustrate how Earth’s internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and temporal scales to form continental and ocean-floor features.
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Earth’s Systems
Students who demonstrate understanding can:
Develop a model to illustrate how Earth’s internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and temporal scales to form continental and ocean-floor features.