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| − | '''Pluto''' is the controversial ninth | + | '''Pluto''' is the controversial ninth [[planet]] in the [[solar system]]; many astronomers think that it should be reclassified as a [[minor planet]], [[trans-neptunian object]], or [[icy dwarf]]. |
It has three natural satellites: [[Charon]] is the largest, and two smaller ones, [[S/2005 P1]] and [[S/2005 P2]], have only recently been discovered. | It has three natural satellites: [[Charon]] is the largest, and two smaller ones, [[S/2005 P1]] and [[S/2005 P2]], have only recently been discovered. | ||
Revision as of 10:00, 7 April 2006
Pluto is the controversial ninth planet in the solar system; many astronomers think that it should be reclassified as a minor planet, trans-neptunian object, or icy dwarf. It has three natural satellites: Charon is the largest, and two smaller ones, S/2005 P1 and S/2005 P2, have only recently been discovered.
Pluto is not included in the standard Orbiter distribution, but an addon can be downloaded from Orbithangar.