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Pluto Atmosphere Larger Than Thought, Study Shows

By Elizabeth Howell published

The haze around Pluto can extend halfway to its moon Charon.

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Dwarf Planet Makemake in Artist's Rendering

Dwarf Planet Beyond Pluto Lacks Atmosphere

By Charles Q. Choi published

The dwarf planet Makemake is not quite the twin of Pluto once thought.

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Pluto's Moons (and Maybe Rings) Pose Risk for NASA Spacecraft

By Charles Q. Choi published

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft will flyby Pluto in July 2015, but will it have to dodge danger zones?

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Best Photo of Pluto from Earth Snapped by Hawaii Telescope

By Space.com Staff published

The photo shows Pluto and its largest moon Charon in visible light, the best view yet from Earth.

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New Pluto Moon Hints at Perilous Journey for Spacecraft

By Mike Wall published

The New Horizons probe will have to watch its step when it flies by Pluto in 2015.

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Should Pluto's 5th Moon Make It a Planet?

By Francie Diep published

Dwarf planets can have moons, too.

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Pluto's New Moon: Five Fun Facts

By Mike Wall published

The basics about Pluto's newly discovered satellite.

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Pluto Remains Shrouded in Mystery

By Natalie Wolchover published

Considering all the mysteries that remain, Pluto's newfound moon almost definitely won't be the last of its surprises.

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Annotated image of Pluto and its moons.

What Should Pluto's New Moon Be Named?

By Natalie Wolchover published

A fifth moon has been spotted orbiting the dwarf planet Pluto. What will this

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Pluto Has a Fifth Moon, Hubble Telescope Reveals

By Mike Wall published

The Hubble Space Telescope has found another moon orbiting Pluto, bringing its total to five moons.

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