Meet Eris: The Planet That Started a Scientific War

The “10th Planet” That Changed the Solar System Forever In 2005, astronomers found a world larger and more massive than Pluto. But instead of becoming our solar system's 10th planet, this discovery forced us to rewrite the rules of astronomy forever. This is the story of Eris—the "Goddess of Strife" who killed Pluto. In this video, we dive into the dramatic history behind the discovery of Eris, the chaotic race to announce it, and the controversial 2006 IAU vote that stripped Pluto of its title. We also explore what Eris actually looks like, its strange moon Dysnomia, and why this frozen world in the Scattered Disc is one of the most important objects in our cosmic neighborhood. Music Credit: ‪@co.agmusic‬