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Dwarf Planet Pluto

A dwarf planet that was the 9th planet from the Sun in our solar system until 2006 when it was determined it did not satisfy the requirements of being a planet.

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Does Pluto have hydrogen ice?

Probably not. While it's not known for certain, if there is any trace of hydrogen on Pluto, it would be in solid form. Pluto probably consists of a mixture of 70 percent rock and 30 percent water ice. Internal structure: The dwarf planet probably has a rocky core surrounded by a mantle of water ice, with more exotic ices such as methane, carbon monoxide and nitrogen ice coating the surface.

What are the two planets between Pluto and Saturn?

Uranus and Neptune, although Pluto's orbit sometimes goes inside Neptune's orbit.

What is the distance between Pluto and Nix?

The average distance between Pluto and its moon Nix is about 19,600 kilometers. Nix orbits around Pluto at a distance of roughly 30,000 kilometers.

Why do dwarf planets keep appearing?

The number of dwarf planets changes constantly because astronomers are finding and classifying new dwarf planets. As of June 2014, there are 10 known dwarf planets plus many others that may be classified as dwarf planets.

How long would it take a plane to get to Pluto from earth?

Travelling at 600 mph, a vehicle would make the 3.58 billion mile trip in around 680 years, based on plutos average distance from the sun and assuming the vehicle left earth when the earth was at it's closest point to Pluto in it's orbit.

Why is pluto referred to as planet x?

Pluto was initially referred to as Planet X during its discovery due to being the ninth planet in the solar system and the unknown nature of the celestial body at the time. It was not until later that Pluto was formally named by an 11-year-old girl named Venetia Burney, who suggested the name after the Roman god of the underworld.

What are solid objects that orbit the planets?

Solid objects that can orbit planets are called moons. Moons are natural satellites that orbit around planets in a similar way that planets orbit around stars. Moons can range in size from small rocky bodies to larger worlds with their own atmospheres.

What makes an asteroid different from a dwarf planet?

Generally it's the size. If an asteroid were to be big enough to achieve hydrostatic equilibrium (approximately spherical in shape), then it may be classed as a dwarf planet, such as Ceres. Asteroids are generally too small to active this shape under their gravity so are not classed as dwarf planets.

What is the significance of Kuiper Belt Objects?

They aren't usually very significant. The Kuiper belt is a region of space beyond the orbit of Neptune; we have discovered several small bodies, and there are doubtless millions more still smaller. Knowing virtually nothing about them, we can only speculate on what kind of objects they are, but they probably represent primordial material that was out at the fringes of the planetary nebula from which our solar system formed, 4.5+ billion years ago.

These might become terrifyingly significant in some later age, if something were to perturb one or more of these objects into orbits that would bring them into the inner solar system. But as of yet, they appear to pose no hazard.

What are the things to be considered before saying that a heavenly body is a dwarf planet?

Before classifying a heavenly body as a dwarf planet, considerations include its size (not massive enough to clear its orbit of other debris), its shape (does not have a spherical shape), and its orbit (must orbit the sun and not be a satellite of another planet). These criteria are outlined by the International Astronomical Union for defining dwarf planets.

How would the polar bear survive in the warm?

Polar bears are adapted for cold temperatures and rely on sea ice to hunt for seals. In warm conditions, they may struggle to find food and can overheat due to their thick fur. With diminishing ice due to climate change, polar bears face challenges in their natural habitat.

Is an asteroid bigger than Pluto?

No. Pluto is bigger than Ceres. With a diameter of about 2302km, Pluto is quite a lot bigger than Ceres. Ceres has a diameter of about 975km.

What planets have moons and identify the moons of these planets?

Mercury:0

Venus:0

Earth:1-Luna

Mars:2-Phobos, Deimos

Jupiter:63-Io, Europa, Ganymede, Callisto (Galilean moons);

Amalthea, Himalia, Elara, Pasiphae, Sinope, Lysithea, Carme, Ananke, Leda;

Metis, Adrastea (shepherd moons);

Thebe, Callirrhoe, Themisto, Kalyke, Iocaste, Erinome, Harpalyke, Isonoe, Praxidike, Megaclite, Taygete, Chaldene, Autonoe, Thyone, Hermippe, Eurydome, Sponde, Pasithee, Euanthe, Kale, Orthosie, Euporie, Aitne

(+ 25 other moons)

Saturn:61-Titan, Rhea, Iapetus, Dione, Tethys, Enceladus, Mimas, Hyperion;

Prometheus, Pandora (shepherd moons);

Phoebe, Janus, Epimetheus, Helene, Telesto, Calypso, Atlas, Pan, Ymir, Paaliaq, Siarnaq, Tarvos, Kiviuq, Ijiraq, Thrymr, Skathi, Mundilfari, Erriapo, Albiorox, Suttung

(+ 30 other moons)

Uranus:27-Cordelia, Ophelia, (shepherd moons);

Bianca, Cressida, Desdemona, Juliet, Portia, Rosalind, Belinda, Puck, Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, Oberon, Caliban, Sycorax, Prospero, Setebos, Stephano, Trinculo

(+ 6 unnamed moons)

Neptune:13-Triton, Nereid, Naiad, Thalassa, Despina, Larissa, Proteus, Galatea (shepherd moon)

(+ 5 unnamed moons)

Pluto:3-Charon, Hydra, Nix

How far is Pluto from Earth by rocket?

About ten years. The New Horizons space probe was launched towards Pluto in 2006 and is expected to get there in 2015. It experienced the fasted launch speed from earth ever, though is now still only about halfway to Pluto.

Why is Pluto classified as a dwarf planet rather than a satellite of Neptune?

It's not in orbit around Neptune, it's in direct orbit around the sun, so is not a satellite or moon of Neptune. Although it their gravitational pulls effect each other, Pluto does not go round and round Neptune.

How long would it take for light to travel in nine years?

One light year is around 10 trillion km or 6 trillion miles. Nine lightyears would be 90 trillion km or 54 trillion miles. You would generally just say nine lightyears though.

How much would 450000 pennies way?

450,000 pennies would weigh 2,500 pounds. This is because a single penny weighs 2.5 grams, and there are 454 grams in a pound. So, 450,000 pennies x 2.5 grams = 1,125,000 grams. 1,125,000 grams / 454 grams per pound = 2,479.65 pounds, which is rounded up to 2,500 pounds.

What is the other type of planet other than gaseous?

The other type of planet is terrestrial, which is made up of mostly rock and metal. Terrestrial planets, like Earth, have a solid surface and a thin atmosphere compared to gaseous planets like Jupiter or Saturn.

What neighbors does Pluto have?

Well its quite a ovious its Neptune because :

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Mars Venus Earth Mercury Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto

Well i hope that gives you the answer

What is the orbital shape of Pluto?

The orbital shape of Pluto is an ellipse. Its orbit is not a perfect circle but slightly elongated, which is typical for most objects in the solar system. Pluto's orbit is also inclined to the plane of the rest of the planets' orbits, making it more elliptical.

What do you have to wear while in Pluto?

While visiting Pluto, you would need to wear a space suit to protect yourself from extreme cold temperatures, lack of breathable air, and radiation from the sun. Additionally, you would need specialized equipment to ensure your safety and survival in the harsh environment of the dwarf planet.

How long would it take to reach the speed of light accelerating at one gravity?

1g is not a measure of speed. It may refer to 1 times the acceleration caused by gravity - but this is an acceleration, not a speed. It is about 9.8 meters per second per second, meaning that under normal gravity, the speed of a falling object increases by 9.8 meters/second every second.

Is the god Pluto a girl or boy?

pluto the god is a male and while im at it the dog pluto from walt disney is a boy