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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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Is there any Fairies in Pluto?

There is no scientific evidence supporting the existence of fairies on Pluto or any other celestial body in our solar system. Fairies are mythological creatures typically associated with folklore and are not recognized as real beings by the scientific community.

Why is pluto the last planet to the sun?

Actually, Pluto is definitely not the last planet in the solar system. Pluto is the tenth planet, out of 18 planets and two protoplanets, and is binary, partnered with Charon. It is preceded by Orcus, and proceeded by Haumea.

For a complete list of common objects in the solar system, see related links.

Which planets are dwarf planets?

The current list of "dwarf planets" (round bodies that orbit the Sun independently) includes, in order of their orbital distance :

  • Ceres (950 km in diameter and 1/3 of the total mass of the asteroid belt)
  • Pluto (2390 km in diameter and formerly the 9th solar planet)
  • Haumea (ellipsoid Kuiper Belt object about 1/3 Pluto's mass)
  • Makemake (about 1800 km in diameter and a bit farther out than Haumea)
  • Eris (at 2500 km in diameter and 1.27 the mass of Pluto, the largest discovered Kuiper object. With Dysnomia, its moon, it orbits the Sun once in 557 years.)

Candidates for dwarf planet status include Sedna, pending verification of its mass and shape. (Sedna's closest approach to the Sun is barely within the Kuiper Belt, and its orbit may extend to nearly 1000 AU, into the Oort Cloud of comets.) Other Kuiper Belt bodies include Quaoar, Orcus, and Varuna. Pluto's moon Charon, and the large asteroids Vesta, Pallas, and Hygiea are also listed as potential candidates for dwarf planet status.
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What type of planet is Planet Pluto?

Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet because it does not meet all three criteria established by the International Astronomical Union for a full-fledged planet: it has not cleared its orbit of other debris.

Is Pluto named after a famous dog?

Actually Walt Disney created a cartoon dog character named Pluto to the Mickey Mouse cartoon series in the former planet's honor after the planet was discovered.

The name Pluto was proposed by a 11 year old little girl named Vernetia Burney from Oxford, England. The name was derived from "Pluto" the god of the underworld in classic mythology.

How long does it take to get to Neptune from Pluto?

The distance between Neptune and Pluto varies as they orbit the Sun, but on average it is about 2.7 billion miles (4.4 billion kilometers). With current technology, a spacecraft traveling at the speed of New Horizons (about 36,373 mph or 58,540 km/h) would take approximately 85 years to reach Neptune from Pluto.

What is a good joke about Pluto?

knock knock whos there? Saturn.. Saturn who? ME!

Where are the next planets after Pluto?

The Kuiper Belt. And a star called Epsilon Eridani.

In 2006, a planet was confirmed in orbit around this star. This planet completes an orbit every 2502 days at a mean distance of 3.4 Astronomical Units (505 million kilometers) from the star. As of 2008, Epsilon Eridani is the nearest star to the Sun that is known to have a planet. The star also has an orbiting disk of dust, and perturbations in this material may be caused by an unconfirmed second planet.

Common elements found on the planet Pluto and their states of matter?

Common elements found on Pluto include nitrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide. These elements exist in various states of matter on Pluto, with nitrogen and methane being in solid form due to the extremely low temperatures, and carbon monoxide existing as a gas in the thin atmosphere.

Did Pluto ever explode?

No, Pluto has not exploded. It is a dwarf planet located in our solar system. While Pluto has experienced significant changes over time, such as the loss of its status as a planet, it has not exploded.

During which years do you think electrical disturbances on earth were most common?

A large solar storm occurred in 1859, and this caused electrical disturbances to the satellites. There are seasons and patterns to the solar storms, and the Sun's activity is picking up again.

What is the temperature of Pluto in Fahrenheit degrees?

The average temperature on Pluto is about -375 degrees Fahrenheit. However, temperatures can vary depending on factors such as location and time of year.

What is unique about Pluto?

Pluto is unique because it was reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet in 2006. It has an elongated orbit compared to the other planets in our solar system, and it has five known moons, the largest of which is named Charon. Pluto also has a thin atmosphere made up of nitrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide.

What are the temperatures like on Pluto?

The temperatures on Pluto are extremely cold. Because it is the farthest planet (or dwarf planet) away from the sun, that's why its so cold.

Does the sun look like any other star on Pluto?

It would be no brighter than some planets as seen from Earth : brighter than the other stars but not much larger. Since Pluto is so far away from the sun (at a average distance of 3,670,050,000 miles), the sun would look much dimmer and smaller that it does from here on Earth. From Pluto, the sun would look like a very bright star and would light up Pluto during the day about as much as the full moon lights up Earth at night.

How does Pluto orbit?

Pluto orbits the Sun in a slightly tilted and elongated elliptical path. It takes about 248 Earth years to complete one orbit around the Sun. Its orbit is also more eccentric compared to the other planets in our solar system.

What are geographical features of Pluto?

Pluto has a heavily cratered surface with vast plains covered in frozen nitrogen and methane. It also has mountains made of water ice and features like canyons and valleys. The most prominent geological feature is its heart-shaped region called Tombaugh Regio.

What is Plutos size?

Pluto has a diameter of approximately 2,377 kilometers, which is about 18.5% of the diameter of Earth. It is classified as a dwarf planet.

How many years will it take to get a space probe to Pluto?

The space probe New Horizons was launched 19th January 2006, and is expected to arrive at Pluto 14th July 2015. A journey time of nearly 9 years 6 months.

What is the lowest temperature on Pluto?

The surface of Pluto can range from a low temperature of 33° Kelvin (-240° C or -400° F) to a high temperature of 55° Kelvin (-218° C or -360 °F). The average surface temperature on Pluto is 44° Kelvin (-229°C or -380° F).

How old is Phobos?

1) nobody really knows.

2)presumedly it is as old as the rest of the stuff in the solar system ... so 5 billion years.

3) we have no idea when it was captured by Mars.

How fast or slow does Pluto orbit the sun?

Pluto orbits the sun at an average speed of about 10,500 miles per hour (17,700 kilometers per hour). It takes approximately 248 Earth years for Pluto to complete one orbit around the sun due to its distance and elliptical orbit.

What lives on planet Pluto?

Nothing, the atmosphere of Pluto is made of of mostly methane, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. Human science has yet to discover life on a planet other than Earth and believe that water and oxygen must be in the atmosphere to sustain life giving properties. Even if Pluto had atmospheric conditions similar to Earth its distance from the Sun would not allow for a climate to sustain life. Pluto is basically a very large ice rock where temperatures drop well well below 0.

Why does it matter if Pluto is a planet or not?

The classification of Pluto as a planet impacts how we categorize objects in our solar system. Understanding Pluto's status helps us understand the characteristics and evolution of celestial bodies. It also affects our perspective on how we define and study planets.

Would it be inappropriate to measure the distance from Pluto to Earth in light-years?

Light years aren't the best, since it is only about 0.000624 light years away. Saying that the distance is 39 AU would be better. On the other hand, it's a much better unit than saying the distance is 3,229,510,630,000 fathoms.