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Dwarf planet Pluto

Planet Pluto was considered to be the ninth planet of our solar system but is not included anymore because it is very small (dwarf planet) and distant.
Charon, having half the size of Pluto is characterized as its larger moon.

planet Pluto and its moon Charon

Pluto, down right, compared to other terrestrials

Binary system is an unusual system for the center of mass of two astronomical objects is in space between them. Thus, planet Pluto and Charon are suggested to be called binary or double planet system but there is not a final decision yet.



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alien's spaceship

Our little Alien friend is almost ready to return. There are some final details to be straightened out.

You may choose more than one correct statement:

Planet Pluto has a half its size moon.
Planet Neptune is the largest planet of our solar system.
Planet Pluto is called dwarf due to its small size and not included in our solar system any more.
Planet Mercury has one small moon called Charon.
A binary planet system consists of 3 or more planets being very close to each other.


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