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Pluto

Pluto

Pluto is a complex world with mountains, valleys, plains, craters, and apparently even glaciers. It was long considered our ninth planet, but is now classified as a dwarf planet. It remains a fan favorite and a mysterious destination in the Kuiper Belt.

Avg. Distance

5.9 billion km

Year Length

248 years

Moons

5

Composition

Rocky (Silicate/Metal)

Surface Gravity

9.81 m/s²

Mean Temperature

15°C

Atmosphere

Nitrogen, Oxygen

NASA Gallery

Real Mission Photos

A Moon over Pluto Animation

A Moon over Pluto Animation

Pluto Haze

Pluto Haze

Faces of Pluto

Faces of Pluto

Pluto and Charon in Color: Pluto-Centric View Animation

Pluto and Charon in Color: Pluto-Centric View Animation

Pluto in Twilight

Pluto in Twilight

Imagine a Landing on Pluto

Imagine a Landing on Pluto

Flying Past Pluto Animation

Flying Past Pluto Animation

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