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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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Who has tried discover Pluto?

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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.

Is Pluto fat?

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 :)

How much is Earth days is 11.9 Earth years?

Jupiter is the planet with a year 11.8 earth years long.

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.

Does Pluto have a river?

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.

If Pluto has not cleared its neighborhood of objects in its orbit then neither has Neptune since Pluto crosses its orbit Why is Neptune not excluded from the list of planets?

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.

What planets have orbits that cross?

inner planets

<<>> Pluto has a very elliptical orbit and Pluto crosses inside the orbit of Neptune during its travel. However Pluto has a highly inclined orbit as well so there is no likelihood of a collision.

How many times bigger is sun than Pluto?

Approximately 150 million times more massive.

Approximately 221 million times bigger by volume.

Why would you weigh less on Pluto?

The force of gravity is based on the mass of an object, and weight is a measurement of the effect of gravity. Because the Moon has significantly less mass than the Earth, a person would weigh less on the Moon.

The gravity on the surface of the Moon is about 1/6th of what the Earth's gravity is. So an astronaut would only weigh 1/6 of his Earth weight. This allowed the Apollo astronauts, even in heavy spacesuits, to jog about easily on the lunar surface.

How long does it take for earth to travel around Pluto?

Pluto doesn't orbit around the Earth, it orbits around the Sun. Pluto takes 247.92 Earth years to make one trip around the Sun.

Pluto does not go round the Earth. Pluto orbits the Sun, just as the Earth and the other planets do.

In small telescope Pluto appears the same as a far away star. Explain the difference between the light coming from Pluto and the light coming from a star?

The light coming from Pluto is reflected sunlight, as it does not emit its own light like a star does. Stars emit light through nuclear fusion processes in their cores, producing large amounts of energy. Additionally, stars are much larger and hotter than Pluto, causing them to appear brighter and more distinguishable in a telescope.