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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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In 2006 NASA launched "New Horizons", a space probe targeted at Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. It is expected to reach Pluto in July 2015, depending on solar weather conditions.
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What is Mercury made out of rock or gas?
Mostly rock and metals -
MERCURY - Astronomers have estimated that the Mercury composition is made up of approximately 70% metals and 30% silicate material. In fact, it's only slightly less dense than the Earth, with 5.43 g/cm3. Since Mercury is smaller than Earth, its gravity doesn't compress it down as much, so it actually has much more heavier elements inside it. Geologists estimate that its core is very large, and mostly iron. The core probably accounts to 42% of Mercury's volume, while Earth is just 17%.
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pluto is way to distant and it also has no atmosphere, so no life could be sustained on the surface. there may be small bacteria on the inside of pluto because frozen water is contained on the inside of pluto.
Is Plutos ice harder than the rock on earth?
Yes, the ice on Pluto is likely harder than the rock on Earth. This is because the ice on Pluto is made up of compounds like water ice and nitrogen ice which are generally harder compared to most types of rocks found on Earth.
Why does adding a second planet affect the orbit of the first planet?
Adding a second planet affects the orbit of the first planet through gravitational interactions. The gravitational pull between the two planets can cause changes in the orbit of the first planet, such as variations in its speed, shape, or orientation. These gravitational influences create a complex system where the orbits of both planets are interconnected and can influence one another over time.
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who has tried to discover Pluto
Percival Lowell was the one who finally discovered the: dwarf planet; AKA Pluto; AKA planet x.
But finally the discovery was made
How big is Pluto compared to Uranus?
uranus is bigger than Pluto. Pluto is like a little marble compared to uranus.
How long does it take nix and hydra to go around Pluto?
It takes Nix about 25.5 Earth days to orbit around Pluto, while Hydra takes approximately 38.2 Earth days. These are just average values as the exact orbital periods can vary slightly due to gravitational interactions.
Are there extinct volcanoes on Pluto?
Maybe. Two of the towering mountains observed by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft during its historic July 14 flyby of Pluto — the 13,000-foot-high (3,960 meters) Wright Mons and the roughly 18,000-foot-high (5,500 m) Piccard Mons — appear to be cryovolcanoes, which are volcanoes that spew ice and slush.
If you had a glass of water on Pluto what state of matter would it be in?
The water would be frozen solid on Pluto due to the extreme cold temperatures that can drop below -375°F (-225°C).
What planet is halfway between Pluto and the sun?
out of the 8 "planets" of our solar system. Mars or jupiter is the middle planet. to be more exact the asteroid belt seperating the outer and inner planets is the halfway point of our solar system.
Is there a such thing as a hydra snake?
There is no such thing as a hydra snake. Hydras are small freshwater organisms belonging to the phylum Cnidaria, while snakes are reptiles belonging to the class Reptilia. They are distinct and unrelated species.
Pluto is not fat. It is a dwarf planet located in our solar system. It was previously classified as the ninth planet but was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union.
How does an adult hydra produce a new hydra?
Hydras most commonly reproduce by budding in which as small juvenile, "polyp", grows on the stalk of it's body. When the polyp has matured, (or when the parent hydra dies), it will break off as a free swimming juvenile. In rare occasions, hydra reproduce sexually.
What is the exact size of Pluto moon?
Charon's diameter is about 1207 km, just over half that of Pluto, with a surface area of 4 580 000 km ( B. Sicardy et al. (2006). "Charon's size and an upper limit on its atmosphere from a stellar occultation". Nature 439)
What is the difference between a true planet and a dwarf planet?
The difference is that a dwarf planet is not or no longer a true planet.
To be a true planet it must fit these criteria:
1.Orbit the Sun
2. Be spherical(rounded shape)
3. Be able to clear its path of any objects in the way such as debris
Pluto was unable to fit these criteria so is now a dwarf planet :)
Can Pluto be a planet or not why?
Pluto is no longer classified as a planet by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) because it did not meet the criteria set for a celestial body to be considered a planet. Instead, it is classified as a dwarf planet due to its small size and orbital characteristics.
What is the axis tilt on Pluto?
The axis of Pluto is tilted at an angle of approximately 119.5 degrees in relation to its orbital plane around the Sun. This extreme tilt contributes to the significant variations in seasons experienced on Pluto as it orbits the Sun.
Pluto, recently recategorized as a dwarf planet, would not have rivers as we understand them because the mean surface temperature is about 44 degrees K. Very few things remain liquid at this temperature
Is it true or false that the planet Pluto has blew up?
My brother is connected to a base of the arm forces. He called me today an he sounded very nervous i asked whats going on he informed me that planet Pluto is no longer . He could not talk long anyway he said that something hit Pluto an destroyed it. I have search the internet an have found nothing.
It crosses another planet's orbital path. Since Pluto is not a planet, it does not matter. Comets always pass other planets' orbital paths. They are still called planets. Countless asteriods and comets orbits the sun and crosses every planets orbital path. Pluto is somewhat a part of them.
There is something circular about the logic in the above answer; see discussion.
Probably a stronger answer is the fact that even though a section of the orbit of Pluto comes within the orbit of Neptune, the harmonic relationship between the two bodies is such that they can never collide, barring some catastrophic event that alters one or both orbits. Neptune and Pluto are locked in this harmonic relationship where for every three orbits of Neptune there is exactly two orbits of Pluto. So Pluto cannot be seen as an object that Neptune must clear. Pluto is more like an unusual moon of Neptune.
What are women astronomers called?
Women astronomers are called astronomers, just like their male counterparts. The term "astronomer" does not change based on gender.
