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Pluto's largest moon, Charon, was discovered in 1978

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Where is Plutos moon charon located?

Charon, one of Pluto's moons, is located in the outer region of the Solar System, orbiting around Pluto. It was discovered in 1978 and is the largest of the five known moons of Pluto. Charon is tidally locked with Pluto, meaning the same side always faces the dwarf planet.


What is the name of Pluto's moon and when was it discovered?

Charon, the moon of Pluto, was discovered in 1978 at the United States Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station.


Is it true that Pluto has no moons?

No. Recently one or two moons were discovered orbiting around Pluto. They are small and are very, very hard to detect.


Who discovered the moons in Pluto?

An American named Jim Christy discovered Pluto's moon in 1978. He called it Charon witch was his wife's name.


What was discovered in 1978 and is half of plutos size?

Pluto's moon Charon


What year was charon sent to Pluto?

Charon is a natural satellite (or moon) of Pluto. It was discovered back in 1978 by James W. Christy.


When was Charon the dwarf planet discovered?

It was discovered in 1978. But it's not a dwarf planet. It's a moon of the dwarf planet Pluto.


Is there ring orbiting Pluto?

no


Did Pluto rotate around the sun before 1930?

Yes it did. It was only discovered in 1930, but it has been orbiting the sun for millions of years.


What are Pluto's five moons called?

PlutoÕs five moons are called Charon which was discovered in 1978, Nix which was discovered in 2005, Kerberos which was discovered in 2011 and Styx which was discovered in 2012


Did Pluto turn into pieces?

No, Pluto is whole and still orbiting the sun.


How was the planet Pluto discovered?

pluto was discovered in 1930