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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 planet Pluto and its moon Charon](pluto_charon.jpg)
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![Pluto, down right, compared to other terrestrials Pluto, down right, compared to other terrestrials](pluto.jpg)
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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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Our little Alien friend is almost ready to return. There are some final details to be straightened out.
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