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Varuna

Varuna

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A distant icy object beyond Neptune in the Kuiper belt
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Varuna
  • Pluto's issues are that it is a small planet and that it is found in a zone of other similar small planets (Makemake, Eris, Quaoar, Haumea, Orcus, Varuna, etc.).
  • Varuna and Quaoar

Examples

  • The celestial body Varuna was named after the ancient Vedic god and is larger than many of its neighbors.

  • Pluto's issues are that it is a small planet and that it is found in a zone of other similar small planets (Makemake, Eris, Quaoar, Haumea, Orcus, Varuna, etc.).

    Blog text (28)

  • Pluto is indeed a planet, but so are Ceres, Varuna, and Quaoar.

    Academic text (2003)

  • In 2000, astronomers discovered Varuna, a significant trans-Neptunian object in the Kuiper belt.

  • Many discussions about dwarf planets include Varuna, highlighting its unique characteristics compared to others like Pluto.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Varuna is the name astronomers gave to a distant object beyond Neptune, taken from the ancient Vedic god of the sky and waters. So the object's name links this remote, icy world to the same god who watches the heavens.