Physics Question #2049

Kaixin, a 13 year old female from Muar asks on April 15, 2004,

Are Sedna and Quaoar two new planets?

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The answer

Barry Shell answered on April 16, 2004

Yes, though they are called planetoids as they are smaller than the Earth's moon. You can find out a lot more at Space Today Online.

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