Pluto: The Mysterious Dwarf Planet at the Edge of the Solar System

🌍Pluto is much smaller than Earth and only half as wide as the contiguous United States.

🌡️Pluto experiences extreme temperatures between -375 and -400 degrees Fahrenheit.

🌌Pluto is nestled within the Kuiper belt and is believed to be one of many celestial objects from the formation of the solar system.

❄️The icy terrain of Pluto is similar to Earth's and includes polar ice caps, valleys, plains, and craters.

🪐Pluto's reclassification from a true planet to a dwarf planet was based on its inability to clear its orbit of debris.

How cold is Pluto?

—Pluto experiences temperatures between -375 and -400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Why was Pluto reclassified as a dwarf planet?

—Pluto was reclassified due to its inability to clear its orbit of debris.

What is the Kuiper belt?

—The Kuiper belt is a region of space beyond Neptune's orbit that is believed to contain many small celestial objects.

How big is Pluto compared to Earth?

—Pluto is much smaller than Earth and only half as wide as the contiguous United States.

What is the composition of Pluto's surface?

—Pluto's surface is composed of rock material and various types of ice, including frozen carbon monoxide, methane, and nitrogen.

00:01Pluto is a dwarf planet at the edge of the solar system.

01:18Pluto is much smaller than Earth and only half as wide as the contiguous United States.

01:46Pluto experiences extreme temperatures between -375 and -400 degrees Fahrenheit.

02:03Pluto is nestled within the Kuiper belt and is believed to be one of many celestial objects from the formation of the solar system.

02:56Pluto's surface is composed of rock material and various types of ice, including frozen carbon monoxide, methane, and nitrogen.

03:12Pluto's reclassification as a dwarf planet was based on its inability to clear its orbit of debris.

03:32Pluto's story represents our evolving understanding of the universe.

03:47There is always more to discover, and we are continuously reaching toward it.