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Global Mosaic of Pluto in True Color

Pluto's 'Heart' Hints at Deep, Underground Ocean

By Hanneke Weitering published

A new simulation of how Pluto got its "heart" reveals that the dwarf planet most likely has a deep ocean beneath its surface.

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Pluto's largest moon Charon has a red spot at its north pole that may be caused by the atmosphere of Pluto, scientists announced on Sept. 14, 2016. This view shows a view looking down on Charon's red spot as seen by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft during i

Weird Red Spot on Pluto Moon Explained

By Nola Taylor Redd published

Pluto may be sharing its atmosphere with its largest moon, Charon, creating the visually striking red spot at the satellite's north pole.

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Sputnik Planum Western Region

Beautiful, Bewitching Pluto Poses in New Images from New Horizons Probe

By Calla Cofield published

Another batch of photos from NASA's New Horizons probe, which flew past Pluto on July 14, 2015, reveals the majesty and mystery of this icy world.

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Pluto's 'Snakeskin' Terrain

Are Pluto's Pebbled 'Snakeskin' Slopes Made of Ancient Stuff?

By Mike Wall published

Pluto's mysterious "snakeskin" terrain may be made of material that predates the solar system's birth, scientists with NASA's New Horizons mission say.

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Methane Snow on Pluto's Mountains

Pluto's Mountains Capped by Methane Ice (Photo)

By Mike Wall published

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Pluto's floating hills

The 'Floating Hills' of Pluto (Photo)

By Mike Wall published

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False-color Image of Pluto

Pluto Goes Psychedelic in Brilliant New Photo

By Sarah Lewin published

Pluto's the prettiest dwarf planet at the party in this new, brilliantly colored image recently released by NASA.

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Pluto Crater Counts

Part of Pluto's Heart Was 'Born Yesterday'

By Nola Taylor Redd published

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Pluto's Blue Sky

Surprise! Pluto Has Blue Skies (Photo)

By Mike Wall published

A new photo beamed home by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, which performed history's first flyby of Pluto this past July, reveals that the dwarf planet's skies have an azure tinge.

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Sunset View of Pluto

Sunset on Pluto: Breathtaking NASA Photo Shows Mountains, Wispy Atmosphere

By Mike Wall published

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