New planet in the solar system? This is the new discovery by scientists that could change the view of our planetary neighborhood
A powerful new tool comes online this year that could help astronomers locate the mysterious planet hiding somewhere beyond ...
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Planetary science discovery explains Pluto's formation
Billions of years ago, in the icy outskirts of the solar system, a dramatic collision forged the unusual pairing of Pluto and its moon, Charon. This celestial dance defied expectations, birthing a ...
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How Pluto captured its largest moon Charon with a 10-hour icy 'kiss'
Pluto may have got romantic to capture its largest moon, colliding and engaging in a passionate but icy 10 hour kiss with ...
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Pluto and Charon formed through a 'kiss and capture' collision
New study reveals Pluto and Charon’s origin: a unique "kiss and capture" collision redefines how binary systems form.
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U of A researchers describe cosmic 'kiss' that bound Pluto to largest moon
University of Arizona researchers have unveiled evidence of romance at the farthest reaches of the solar system: a cosmic ...
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Astronomers have for decades tried to figure out how Pluto captured its largest moon. Now, there’s a new theory
But these theories didn’t account for the fact that Pluto and Charon may have more structural integrity as icy, rocky bodies on the frigid edge of the solar system. “Pluto and Charon are ...
Planet Parade 2025 peaks this week: How to see planets align in the night sky in Oklahoma
Stargazers, prepare for the parade of planets that will take place over the next few nights in the sky. Here's what you need ...
How Pluto and Charon Were Born From a Giant Collision
Recent simulations link the creation of Pluto and its moon Charon to a colossal impact, akin to the Earth-Moon origin, ...
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Pluto-Charon formation scenario mimics Earth-Moon system
Both systems include a moon that is a large fraction of the size of the main body, unlike other moons in the solar system. The scenario also could support Pluto's active geology and possible ...