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.

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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 () has been found that is larger.

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Planet: A planet in common parlance is a large object in orbit around a star that is not a star itself. The name comes from the Greek term πλανήτης, planētēs, meaning "wanderer", as ancient astronomers noted how certain lights moved across the sky in relatio...

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Neptune: :This article is about the planet. For the Roman god, see Poseidon. For other meanings, see Neptune (disambiguation)....

Pluto related Images and Photos (experimental)

Pluto Nash	Pluto Plasma	Pluto Replies	Pluto Dog Cutout
Pluto: the Elusive Planet	Disney Pluto Birthday Statue	Pluto God of the Underworld Cerberus Taking Chained	Disney Pluto Peel and Stick Giant Wall Applique
Disney Underground Pluto Such A Good Boyee! Paper Giclee	The Adventures of Pluto Nash	The Adventures of Pluto Nash	Disney Mickey Mouse and Pluto Friends Forever Mini Statue