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Haumea is named after the Hawaiian goddess of childbirth. Its two known moons, Hi'iaka and Namaka, are also named after characters of Hawaiian mythology.

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It was named after Haumea, the Hawaiian goddess of childbirth.

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Haumea is named after the Hawaiian goddess of childbirth. Its two known moons, Hi'iaka and Namaka, are also named after characters in Hawaiian mythology.

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Haumea is named after the Hawaiian goddess of childbirth. The names of its two known moons, Hi'iaka and Namaka, also have their origins in the Hawaiian pantheon.

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What is the other name for Haumea?

Haumea is sometimes known by its minor-planet designation, 136108 Haumea.


Is haumea the eleventh planet?

No. Haumea is not classified as a planet. It is a dwarf planet.


Is Haumea a gas giant or a rocky terrestrial planet?

Haumea is a rocky, terrestrial dwarf planet.


Is haumea a rocky terrestrial?

Yes, Haumea is a rocky, terrestrial planet.


Is there a voclcano in Haumea planet?

Of note, first, Haumea is a dwarf planet, not a planet. Although very little is known about its surface, it is highly unlikely that it has any volcanoes.


Is Haumea an asteroid?

No. Haumea is a dwarf planet and in terms of composition is more similar to a comet.


Which is the fastest rotating planet?

Uranus


Is the planet Eris the same as the planet Haumea?

No, they are two different "dwarf Planets".


Which planet was consider as a dwarf planet?

Ceres, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake and Eris.


What is characteristics of Haumea planet?

there are many problems in our life


What is the symbol for the planet Haumea?

At man with a bird head


What is the wind speed on the planet Haumea?

As far as we know, Haumea does not have an atmosphere, so the wind speed would effectively be zero.