Pluto

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Pluto, the dwarf planet, is a fascinating celestial body located in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune. It is primarily composed of rock and ice, with a rocky core surrounded by a mantle of water ice and exotic ices like methane and carbon monoxide. Pluto's surface features a variety of terrains, including nitrogen ice plains and water ice mountains. Notable features include Tombaugh Regio, a heart-shaped region, and Sputnik Planitia, a vast nitrogen glacier. Pluto's orbit is highly elliptical, causing its distance from the Sun to vary significantly. This results in seasonal changes, including the formation of a temporary atmosphere when it is closer to the Sun. Pluto's rotation is retrograde, and its axial tilt leads to extreme seasonal variations. The dwarf planet lacks a strong magnetic field and has a very low surface gravity. Pluto's unique characteristics make it an intriguing subject for astronomical study, offering insights into the formation and evolution of our solar system.