Pluto

: For more uses of the term Pluto, see Pluto (disambiguation).

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Pluto

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Pluto is a small planet in the outer solar system. Discovered in 1930, Pluto has a highly eccentric orbit that is highly inclined in respect to the other planets and takes it inside the orbit of Neptune. It has one moon, Charon. Pluto's astronomical symbol is a combination of the name's first two letters, "P-L", which are also Percival Lowell's initials (Unicode: ♇ ), although some prefer a different symbol resembling that of Neptune but with a circle in the top center instead of the middle spoke.

Related Topics:
Planet - 1930 - Neptune - Charon - Percival Lowell - Unicode

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Due to its size and unusual orbit, there has been debate regarding whether Pluto should be classified as a major planet or as a minor planet, and there is increasing momentum for recognizing "dual

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status" (in other words, there are good arguments for both).

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As of July 31, 2005, at least one other trans-Neptunian object ({{mpl|2003 UB|313}}) has been found that is larger.

Related Topics:
July 31 - 2005

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