While Charon is currently listed as a satellite or moon by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), consideration is being given to it perhaps being classified as a dwarf planet in its own right, ...

Scientists have discovered a new type of planetary collision called “kiss-and-capture,” where Pluto and proto-Charon briefly ...

This provides another piece of the puzzle to understand how planets and ... Pluto-Charon Formation Scenario Mimics Earth-Moon System Jan. 7, 2025 — A researcher has used advanced models that ...

Pluto-Charon Formation Scenario Mimics Earth-Moon System Jan. 7, 2025 — A researcher has used advanced models that indicate that the formation of Pluto and Charon may parallel that of the Earth ...

It actually follows its own tiny elliptical orbit around what is called the center of gravity (the barycenter ... Dwarf planet Pluto, on the other hand, has a fairly squashed orbit.