Makemake
Appearance
Makemake is a dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt beyond the orbit of Neptune. It is characterized by a relatively high albedo and a surface composed primarily of frozen methane and other volatiles.
Makemake is discussed in planetary science, solar system dynamics, and the study of trans-Neptunian objects.
Status
Makemake was identified in the early twenty-first century and classified as a dwarf planet. Ongoing observations contribute to models of its surface composition, rotational properties, and satellite system.