Comparison of Kuiper Belt Object sizes

This is a photo illustration of the largest known Kuiper Belt objects. Xena, officially catalogued at 2003 UB313, is slightly larger than Pluto.

Credit:

NASA, ESA, and A. Feild (STScI)

About the Image

NASA press release
Id:opo0616d
Type:Artwork
Release date:11 April 2006, 19:00
Size:2100 x 1995 px

About the Object

Name:2003 EL61, 2003 UB313, 2005 FY9, Charon, Gabrielle, P1, P2, Pluto, Quaoar, Sedna, Xena
Type:Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Dwarf planet
Solar System : Interplanetary Body
Solar System : Planet : Satellite
Category:Solar System

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