Unlike the other dwarf planets in the Kuiper belt, Makemake has no moons. Is this important?
A) No. Having or not having a moon does not affect what astronomers can learn about a solar system body.
B) Yes. It indicates that Makemake is older than the others.
C) Yes. It indicates that Makemake is younger than the others.
D) Yes. It means that it is harder to determine the mass of Makemake.

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Having moons allows astronomers to calculate the mass of a celestial body by observing the moon's orbit. Without a moon, determining the mass of Makemake becomes more challenging.

Unlike the Other Dwarf Planets in the Kuiper Belt, Makemake