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'''Pluto''' is a [[Dwarf Planet|dwarf planet]], the largest ''Plutino'' and a ''trans-Neptunian object'' in the outer [[solar system]]. Pluto used to be considered the ninth planet, but on 24 August 2006 astronomers voted to reclassify it[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/5282440.stm]. | '''Pluto''' is a [[Dwarf Planet|dwarf planet]], the largest ''Plutino'' and a ''trans-Neptunian object'' in the outer [[solar system]]. Pluto used to be considered the ninth planet, but on 24 August 2006 astronomers voted to reclassify it[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/5282440.stm]. | ||
| − | It has | + | It has five natural satellites: [[Charon]], [[Styx]], [[Nix]], [[Kerberos]] and [[Hydra]]. |
Pluto is not included in the standard Orbiter distribution, but an addon can be downloaded from [[Orbithangar]].[https://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=4595] | Pluto is not included in the standard Orbiter distribution, but an addon can be downloaded from [[Orbithangar]].[https://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=4595] | ||
Revision as of 07:48, 25 February 2019
Pluto is a dwarf planet, the largest Plutino and a trans-Neptunian object in the outer solar system. Pluto used to be considered the ninth planet, but on 24 August 2006 astronomers voted to reclassify it[1].
It has five natural satellites: Charon, Styx, Nix, Kerberos and Hydra.
Pluto is not included in the standard Orbiter distribution, but an addon can be downloaded from Orbithangar.[2]
Further information at Wikipedia: [3]
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