The International Astronomical Union has renamed Xena, the minor planet that was the bane of Pluto's existence. Xena, designated 2003 UB313, is now officially known as Eris, after the Greek goddess for discord. Its moon, previously dubbed Gabrielle, was named Dynomia, after Eris's daughter.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Xena Renamed
The International Astronomical Union has renamed Xena, the minor planet that was the bane of Pluto's existence. Xena, designated 2003 UB313, is now officially known as Eris, after the Greek goddess for discord. Its moon, previously dubbed Gabrielle, was named Dynomia, after Eris's daughter.
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