What Are Edna and Quaoar in Our Solar System?

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Edna, often confused with Sedna, is a hypothetical 10th planet in our Solar System, named after an Inuit goddess. Quaoar is another celestial body that has been discussed in relation to the classification of planets. The forum references additional threads, including "Scientists find 10th Planet" and "what is the largest orbit," which provide further insights into these topics. Users are encouraged to ask questions for clarification on these celestial bodies.

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  • Basic understanding of planetary classification
  • Familiarity with the concept of dwarf planets
  • Knowledge of the Solar System's structure
  • Awareness of astronomical naming conventions
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  • Research the characteristics of Sedna and its classification as a trans-Neptunian object
  • Explore the discovery and features of Quaoar
  • Investigate the criteria for classifying celestial bodies as planets or dwarf planets
  • Read the thread "Scientists find 10th Planet" for comprehensive discussions
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I think it's called "Edna"...anyway, it's named after an inuit goddess and it being called the 10th planet of our Solar System...whatever happened to that Quauar (or however you spell it) planet that everyone was talking about not too long ago?

Any information on either of these planets would be appreciated. Any confessions that you have no idea what I'm talking about and have questions about my sanity...:wink:
 
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Sedna

... is the word you're looking for.

There's another thread in GA&C - "Scientists find 10th Planet" - which has an extensive discussion on this, Quaoar, usw. Also a thread "what is the largest orbit", ...

If you still have questions, please come right back and ask!

[Edit: just in case you were looking for http://www.dame-edna.com/ :wink: ]
 
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