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Pluto was discovered in the ring of bodies beyond the orbit of Neptune, known as the Kuiper belt, back in 1930, being declared the ninth planet in the Solar System. However, its status was questioned after several other objects of the same size were found in the Kuiper belt, with …

By 2030 dwarf planet may just crack into pieces Pluto is one of the most mysterious elements of the solar system. Scientists are faced with difficulties regarding its classification. He has the status of a planet-dwarf. Now on Pluto, as on Earth, spring. But here it lasts from 1990. The …

According to astrophysicists, additional cooling creates a unique “sweating” the atmosphere of the dwarf planet. In 2015, the New Horizons probe was the first device which investigated the system of Pluto and its satellites. One of them discovered strange was the temperature of the dwarf planet. Ground measurements pointed to …

A group of scientists from the USA discovered the periodic change of temperature on Pluto.So, the researchers found that the upper part of the surface of the ice planet periodically warms and begins to melt. The result is a thin layer of vapor around the planet. It was found that …

One of the initiators of the appeal was Kelsey singerNearly three dozen scientists have signed a letter to NASA to organize a second mission to Pluto, or in another area of the Kuiper belt. One of the initiators of the appeal was Kelsey singer, who participated in the preparation of …

Now to focus on the distant cosmic object was at times easier. Scientists presented the first official map of Pluto, in which appear the names of 14 of the objects on the surface of the planet. About it reports the Center for the advancement of science in space (CASIS). “The …

These names appear on the future map of Pluto. Published the first names of topographic features on Pluto. The list approved by the International astronomical Union. Before the list of names suggested in the research of New Horizons. As told in the leadership of the organization, the names chosen and …

NASA accused of hiding information about the existence of aliens.Scientists have found the secrets of the city of ancient civilization. Researchers have found signs of life on this object after analyzing photos taken by New Horizons mission. Ufologists have accused the us space Agency NASA. They accused him that the …

Video created with photos from the device during a flight over the surface of the dwarf planet. Scientists of the New Horizons mission with the help of pictures obtained by the apparatus while passing over the surface of the dwarf planet, has created a video of Pluto and Charon, which …

Images were taken 14 July 2015 Scientists of the New Horizons mission with the help of pictures obtained by the apparatus while passing over the surface of the dwarf planet, has created a video of Pluto and Charon, which allow to consider all features of the surface of celestial bodies. …