Pluto - The Dwarf Planet

Pluto is a dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt, a region of icy bodies beyond Neptune. It was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 but remains a fascinating object of study.

Key Facts about Pluto:

• Type: Dwarf Planet
• Distance from the Sun: 5.9 billion kilometers
• Diameter: 2,377 kilometers
• Surface Temperature: -229°C (-380°F)
• Atmosphere: Nitrogen, methane, carbon monoxide (thin atmosphere)
• Moons: 5 known moons, including Charon

Pluto has a heart-shaped glacier and experiences extreme seasons due to its elliptical orbit. It takes 248 Earth years to complete one orbit around the Sun.