Post by neill on Sept 14, 2006 12:15:09 GMT
Hi all,
The IAU have given 2003 UB313 , the dwarf planet its official name. It is Eris- the greek goddess of strife. Eris according to mythology was the daughter of Nyx which was the name given recently to one of the 2 new satellites found around Pluto. 2003 UB313 has a satellite which has been named Dysnomia - a daughter of Eris. Dysnomia represented lawlessness in greek mythology.
Avery apt name for UB313, considering the tension and debate at Prague when they demoted Pluto.
The IAU have given 2003 UB313 , the dwarf planet its official name. It is Eris- the greek goddess of strife. Eris according to mythology was the daughter of Nyx which was the name given recently to one of the 2 new satellites found around Pluto. 2003 UB313 has a satellite which has been named Dysnomia - a daughter of Eris. Dysnomia represented lawlessness in greek mythology.
Avery apt name for UB313, considering the tension and debate at Prague when they demoted Pluto.