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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 a different orbit?

Pluto's orbit is quite unusual. It takes 248 Earth years for Pluto to complete one orbit around the Sun. Its orbit is also more oval-shaped, or elliptical, than those of the 8 major planets. That means that sometimes Pluto is a lot nearer to the Sun than at other times, At times Pluto's orbit brings it closer to the Sun than Neptune.

What is the revolution of mars in earth years?

The amount of time that Mars takes to revolve around the sun in Earth years is 1.88 Earth years.

Why was Pluto disqualified as a planet?

Pluto is no longer a planet (though it is now a dwarf planet) because :

  • It wasn't big enough to be considered a planet (less massive than Eris)
  • Pluto's orbit was inclined too much from the ecliptic and has a large eccentricity
  • Pluto is a member of the Kuiper belt

Is there vegetation in Pluto?

There is no confirmed evidence of vegetation on Pluto as it is an icy dwarf planet located far from the Sun with extremely low temperatures. The surface of Pluto is mainly composed of ices like nitrogen and methane rather than plant life.

What is the period of revolution for the moon Charon?

there isn't a correct answer, but i suggest you take a look at NASA s website have a look at Moons, there should be a fact file on the moon Charon.

Another viewpoint: I think there is a correct answer. Charon's period of revolution (around Pluto) is about 6.387 Earth days.

Do the F-35 need runways and taxiways in order to take off or land?

No, the F-35 does not need to have taxiways or runways to take off or land but it can use those to to move if the F-35 wanted to but the F-35 can take off vertically without runways.

How far is Pluto from its moon?

Pluto has five moons. Its largest and closest moon, Charon, orbits about 18,000 kilometers above the surface of Pluto.

What are natural or artifial bodies that orbit larger celestial bodies such as planets?

These are called satellites. A lot of planets have natural satellites called moons, which are in orbit around the planet. An artificial satellite is one that is put there by man, it orbits the planet in a similar way.

Which planet takes the longest journey to the sun?

Neptune takes the longest journey to the sun among the planets in our solar system. It orbits the sun at an average distance of about 2.8 billion miles (4.5 billion kilometers), which is much farther than any of the other planets.

Why have the planets kept their orbits through millions of years?

Actually, they are moving away more and more.

This is happening because the sun is loosing it's gravitational pull on all of us.

The moon is slowly drifting away from us too.

Pluto's moon is forming the dumbbell effect and might crash and create a mini big bang.

This all might not happen soon, but it is happening slowly.

In the very far future, the sun will either explode and create new planets, or it wilil implode and create a black hole.

we won't be able to see it however because, one, we would have already floated away, or two, the sun would have to swell before it imploded or exploded. so we would have been burned to shreds.

All the planets and sun are becoming farther away, but it is going too slow.

Could you see the curve of Pluto if you stood on it?

No, you wouldn't be able to see the curve of Pluto from its surface. Pluto's gravity is much weaker than Earth's, so the surface would appear relatively flat to an observer standing on it.

How did Pluto's exit affect our solar system?

Pluto's reclassification from a planet to a dwarf planet did not have a significant impact on the dynamics or functioning of our solar system. The decision was made to scientifically categorize objects based on their characteristics rather than on sentimental or historical reasons. Pluto's change in status does not change its physical properties or its place in the solar system.

Why was Pluto closer to the sun then Neptune?

Pluto's orbit is more elliptical than Neptune's and at times it can come closer to the sun than Neptune. However, overall, Neptune is much closer to the sun in its average distance from the sun compared to Pluto.

What is Plutos orbital year?

It takes Pluto 248 years to orbit around the sun... 248 earth years.

Could you grow a plant on Pluto?

With a surface temperature of only 44 K, and a pressure of only 0.3 Pa, compared to about 287 K and 101 KPa for Earth, not to mention the lack of oxygen or carbon dioxide, it seems unlikely that a plant as we know it could grow on Pluto.
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What is generally true about the number of moons of owned by terrestrial planets vs gas planets?

The total number of moons owned by the terrestrial planets is three, and that's a stretch, as one of Mar's moons is almost certainly a captured asteroid. The gas planets have scores of moons among them, mostly because they are much larger, hence have much greater gravity, and attract more moons among them.

How big is an meteor compared with Jupiter?

a peanut.. if you took all the planets in the solar system and added them together they would not equal the mass of Jupiter, so by comparsion a meteor to Jupiter is like the earth to the sun. insignificant!

What are three ways the inner planets are different ftom the outter planets?

  1. Inner planets are rocky and terrestrial, while outer planets are gas giants.
  2. Inner planets are smaller in size and have solid surfaces, while outer planets are larger and lack a solid surface.
  3. Inner planets have shorter orbital periods and are closer to the sun, while outer planets have longer orbital periods and are farther from the sun.

Would you be able to hit a golf ball farther on earth or Pluto?

You would hit a golf ball farther on Earth due to its stronger gravitational pull compared to Pluto's weaker gravity. This means the ball would stay in the air longer on Earth and travel a greater distance before landing.

Did NASA go to Pluto?

NASA has a spacecraft on it's way to photograph Pluto and other things in the trans-Neptunian region right now - estimated time of arrival is early-mid 2015.

Is mars a boring planet?

Mars is not considered a boring planet by many, as it has unique features that make it interesting to study and explore. It has a rich history of water activity, evidence of past life, intriguing landscapes like Valles Marineris and Olympus Mons, and ongoing missions like those of NASA's Perseverance rover and the UAE's Hope probe are actively exploring the planet.

What are the personality traits of Pluto also known as hades?

In Greek mythology, Pluto, also known as Hades, is often depicted as being stern, powerful, and emotionless. He is associated with the underworld and is responsible for ruling over the dead. Pluto is typically portrayed as being aloof and distant, reflecting his role as the ruler of the realm of the dead.

What relationship exists between a planet's distance from the sun and its period of revolution?

The relationship that exists between a planet's distance from the Sun and its period of revolution is that the closer the planet is from the Sun, the less amount of time it takes for the planet to complete its period of revolution.