Articles for tag: astrogeology, dwarf planets, Pluto, Pluto’s heart

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Pluto’s Heart Isn’t Just Cute – It’s a Climate Engine

Suhail Ahmed

When the first crisp images of Pluto beamed home in July 2015, that bright, heart‑shaped mark stole the show – and then refused to stay quiet. What looked like a photogenic patch turned out to be a restless machine, tugging on Pluto’s winds, ice, and even its interior. I remember staring at that portrait on ...

Dwarf Planets - Hidden Worlds of Our Solar System's Edges

Dwarf Planets – Hidden Worlds of Our Solar System’s Edges

Gargi Chakravorty

Picture yourself looking up at the night sky, knowing that beyond the familiar planets lies a vast realm of mysterious, tiny worlds. These are the dwarf planets, celestial bodies that exist in the shadowy corners of our solar system, carrying secrets about its ancient formation and evolution. These remarkable objects challenge our understanding of what ...