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Tidally locked rotation of the dwarf planet (136199) Eris discovered via long-term ground-based and space photometry

Tidally locked rotation of the dwarf planet (136199) Eris discovered via long-term ground-based and space photometry

The rotational states of the members in the dwarf planet - satellite systems in the transneptunian region are determined by the formation conditions and the tidal interaction between the components, and these rotational characteristics are the prime tracers of their evolution. Previously a number of authors claimed highly diverse values …