Pluto was once considered one of the solar system’s planets but was later downgraded to the status of ‘dwarf’ planet after several more similarly sized objects were discovered throughout our solar ...

Pluto is so far away from Earth that everything we know about it can be written down on a couple of 3 x 5 inch index cards. But Pluto will come into clearer focus in a few years' time, though, as NASA ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Each year on Feb. 18, a whole day is dedicated to the former planet Pluto. Pluto was once the ninth planet in the solar system, but striped of that title back in 2006. Now ...

Those who miss the good old days when Pluto was still a planet can celebrate the fact that 90 years ago, on Feb. 18, 1930, the small, rocky space object was discovered. According to nineplanets.org, ...

Scientists announced the discovery of a new moon around Pluto today (July 11), bringing the dwarf planet's number of known satellites to five. The newfound Pluto moon was spotted by researchers using ...

In 2006, Pluto was demoted from planet to dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union. Here are some other interested things about Pluto from NASA. * Even though Pluto's temperature averages ...

Pluto has a thin atmosphere with a blue tint. Find out what else makes Pluto interesting. National Corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Carlisle Companies. Major funding for NOVA is provided by ...

Since Pluto is located so far from the sun, it takes around 248 Earth years for Pluto to orbit the sun. Pluto's orbit around the sun is not only a very long journey, it's also elliptical, resembling a ...

Pluto's topography—including its massive heart-shaped feature—may influence its atmosphere more than researchers once thought. New research published this week suggests plumes of nitrogen that ...

A NASA spacecraft's epic Pluto encounter is officially underway. NASA's New Horizons probe today (Jan. 15) began its six-month approach to Pluto, which will culminate with the first-ever close flyby ...

Pluto has been misunderstood ever since its discovery. This documentary uncovers the most common myths about Pluto and reveals the truth behind its strange story. Judge rules Tampa’s Walton Academy ...

Pluto used to be a designated as a planet but was downsized in 2006 to a dwarf planet instead. Here are five facts about the former ninth planet in our solar system. 1 Need more time to study for that ...