Surface Features
Does Pluto have craters?
Yes, Pluto has over 1000 craters!
True or false
Pluto does not have an atmosphere
false, Pluto has an atmosphere, but it is quite thin
What is Pluto primarily made of?
Pluto mainly consists of rock and some water
Does Pluto have moons?
Yes, Pluto has moons
Was Pluto a real planet?
Yes, before 2009, Pluto was a real planet
What are Pluto's mountain's made of?
Pluto's mountains are primarily made of ice
Is Pluto's atmosphere colder than its surface?
Yes, Pluto's atmosphere can be as cold as -245C degrees
What is Pluto’s surface made of?
Pluto's surface is made of ice
How many moons does Pluto have?
Pluto has 5 moons
True or false
Pluto and Hydra revolve around each other
No, Pluto is revolving around Charon, not Hydra
Does Pluto have geysers?
Yes, Pluto has geysers that shoot out water!
Does the pressure in Pluto's atmosphere change over time?
Yes, it lowers and increases from the sun
Is there water on Pluto?
Yes, there is water in Pluto's mantle
What is Pluto's biggest moon?
Charon
What type of revolution path does pluto take around the sun?
Pluto takes an elliptical path around the sun
Why does Pluto's surface have different colours?
Chemical reactions on the surface create a variety of colours
How many layers are in Pluto's atmosphere?
There are 20 distinct haze layers
What is Pluto's atmosphere made of?
Pluto's atmosphere is primarily made of nitrogen
Whats the difference between Pluto's moons and asteroids?
They are made of different compositions and orbit Pluto
How far is pluto from ceres?
4.8 billion kilometers
What is the nickname for the thing on Pluto's surface called Tombaugh Regio?
"Pluto's heart"
What happens to Pluto's atmosphere when it get's farther from the sun?
Is there more rock or ice in Charon
There is more rock(55%) than ice(45%)
What is the special link between Pluto and Charon?
They are tidally locked together, meaning only one side faces the other
How many revolution's does Pluto make when Neptune makes 3?
2:3, meaning Pluto does 2 revolutions while Neptune does 3