Saturday, June 18, 2011

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Pluto Facts

Pluto and its moon CharonPluto Facts


Don't forget Pluto! Sure it may not be officially recognized as a planet anymore but it's still there and offers a lot of interesting facts and cool information.
Check out these fun Pluto facts for kids.


  • Pluto was the smallest and furtherest planet from the Sun in our solar system, now it is not even officially recognized as a planet!
  • In 2006 Pluto was demoted to the status of dwarf planet.
  • Because it is so far away from the sun it is very cold with temperatures ranging form -235 Degrees Celsius to -210 Degrees Celsius.
  • Pluto consists of rock with a very thick coating of ice.
  • The atmosphere of Pluto consists of nitrogen with some carbon monoxide and methane.

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