This image compares the size of Haumea with the previously announced dwarf planets (Pluto, Eris, Makemake, and Ceres) and with Earth and its moon (Luna). Note that none of the distances between objects in this image are to scale.
Images courtesy of NASA, ESA, JPL, and A. Feild (STScI).

This picture shows how big Haumea is. Compare it to the first four dwarf planets (Pluto, Eris, Makemake, and Ceres) and to Earth and its moon (Luna). None of the distances between objects in this picture are to scale.
Images courtesy of NASA, ESA, JPL, and A. Feild (STScI).

This picture shows how big Haumea is. Compare it to the first four dwarf planets (Pluto, Eris, Makemake, and Ceres) and to Earth and its moon (Luna). None of the distances between objects in this picture are to scale.
Images courtesy of NASA, ESA, JPL, and A. Feild (STScI).

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