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'''Pluto''' is the controversial ninth [[planet]] in the [[solar system]]; many astronomers think that it should be reclassified as a [[minor planet]], [[trans-neptunian object]], [[icy dwarf]] or merely the largest of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plutinos Plutinos]. | '''Pluto''' is the controversial ninth [[planet]] in the [[solar system]]; many astronomers think that it should be reclassified as a [[minor planet]], [[trans-neptunian object]], [[icy dwarf]] or merely the largest of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plutinos Plutinos]. | ||
| − | It has three natural satellites: [[Charon]] is the largest, and two smaller ones, [[ | + | It has three natural satellites: [[Charon]] is the largest, and two smaller ones, [[Hydra]] and [[Nix]], have only recently been discovered. |
Pluto is not included in the standard Orbiter distribution, but an addon can be downloaded from [[Orbithangar]]. | Pluto is not included in the standard Orbiter distribution, but an addon can be downloaded from [[Orbithangar]]. | ||
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Pluto is the controversial ninth planet in the solar system; many astronomers think that it should be reclassified as a minor planet, trans-neptunian object, icy dwarf or merely the largest of the Plutinos. It has three natural satellites: Charon is the largest, and two smaller ones, Hydra and Nix, have only recently been discovered.
Pluto is not included in the standard Orbiter distribution, but an addon can be downloaded from Orbithangar.
Further information at Wikipedia: [1]
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