This image compares the size of Makemake with the previously announced dwarf planets (Pluto, Eris, and Ceres) and with Earth and its moon (Luna). Makemake is smaller than both Pluto and Eris, but larger than Ceres. Astronomers haven't yet determined the exact diameter of Makemake; it may be as large as 1,900 km or as small as 1,300 km. 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 Makemake is. Compare it to the first three dwarf planets (Pluto, Eris, and Ceres) and to Earth and its moon (Luna). Makemake is smaller than both Pluto and Eris. It is larger than Ceres. Makemake has a diameter between 1,300 km and 1,900 km. 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 Makemake is. Compare it to the first three dwarf planets (Pluto, Eris, and Ceres) and to Earth and its moon (Luna). Makemake is smaller than both Pluto and Eris. It is larger than Ceres. Makemake has a diameter between 1,300 km and 1,900 km. 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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