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Eris and Dysnomia (Artist Concept)

An artist's concept of the dwarf planet Eris and its moon Dysnomia.
Photojournal: PIA17307
Source: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Published: April 11, 2011

An artist's concept of the dwarf planet Eris and its moon Dysnomia. The sun is the small star in the distance.

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