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Why Pluto’s moon is so unusually big

Pluto may be small, but it has one of the most unusual moons in the solar system. Charon is so big compared to Pluto that the ...
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How Pluto captured its largest moon Charon with a 10-hour icy 'kiss'

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: NASA/Robert Lea (created with Canva) New research suggests that billions of years ago, ...
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Astronomers have for decades tried to figure out how Pluto captured its largest moon. Now, there’s a new theory

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. For decades ...
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How did Pluto’s large moon Charon form? With a ‘kiss,’ scientists say

(CNN) — For decades, astronomers have tried to determine how Pluto acquired its unusually large moon Charon, which is about half the size of the dwarf planet. Now, new research suggests that Pluto and ...
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Shortwave podcast explores Pluto's planetary demotion

In this except from "Space Camp," a special series from NPR science podcast Short Wave, host Regina Barber delves into Pluto's demotion from planet to dwarf planet. It's not exactly news to say that ...