Guides to Pluto, Charon, and the icy bodies beyond Neptune. Find New Horizons data, surface maps, and clear explanations of Pluto’s dwarf-planet status, moons, and Kuiper Belt science.
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Underworld Names on Pluto: The IAU Naming System
Pluto's moons and surface features carry names from underworld mythology. See the IAU-approved list, from Charon and Kerberos to Sputnik Planitia.
Pluto Names Proposed by the Public: Our Pluto and the IAU
See how the public proposed and voted on names for Pluto and Charon in the 2015 Our Pluto campaign, and which exact names the IAU later approved.
Pluto and Charon Map: Regions, Names, and New Horizons
See how NASA's New Horizons mapped Pluto and Charon in July 2015, with IAU-approved names like Tombaugh Regio, Sputnik Planitia, and Mordor Macula.
The Pluto Debate: Why It Ceased to Be a Planet?
For more than 75 years, Pluto was proudly listed as the ninth planet of our Solar System. Students memorized its name. Posters displayed it…
Is Pluto Gas or Rock?
For decades, Pluto occupied a strange place in our understanding of the Solar System. Once celebrated as the ninth planet, later reclassified as a…
Climate Characteristics on Pluto: Complete Guide to Its Extreme and Mysterious Weather
The climate characteristics on Pluto have fascinated scientists and space enthusiasts for decades. Before NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft flew past the dwarf planet in…
Planets Near Pluto: Complete Guide to the Distant Outer Solar System
The phrase “Planets Near Pluto” may sound simple, but it opens the door to a fascinating exploration of the outer Solar System. Beyond Neptune…
New Horizons Mission to Pluto: The Complete Story of NASA’s Historic Journey
The New Horizons Mission to Pluto stands as one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of space exploration. For decades, Pluto remained…
5 Interesting Facts About Pluto You Probably Didn’t Know
Pluto, once regarded as the ninth planet of our Solar System, continues to fascinate scientists and space enthusiasts alike. Here are 5 interesting facts…
Kuiper Belt Pluto Moon: Complete Guide to Pluto’s Mysterious Satellite System
Introduction The Kuiper Belt Pluto moon system is one of the most fascinating structures in our Solar System. Located in the icy frontier beyond…