A Dwarf Planet is a object that is bigger then an Asteroid but smaller then a planet. The designation was created when the planet Pluto was downgraded from being called a planet in 2006.
Known Dwarf Planets
- Ceres
- Pluto
- Eris
- Makemake
- Haumea
- Sedna
- 2009 OR10
- Quaoar
- Orcus