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Pluto's atmosphere consists of a very thin surface of methane, nitrogen, and carbon monoxide, made from the ice on its surface. As Pluto moves away from the Sun, its atmosphere gradually freezes and falls to the ground. As it gets closer to the Sun, the temperature of Pluto's surface increases, causing the ice to turn into gas. This creates an "anti greenhouse" effect cooling the surface of Pluto.

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