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This is the cosmic love story between Pluto and its moon Charon

TUCSON, Ariz. — How did Pluto end up with its largest moon, Charon? Like many entanglements, it started with a kiss. New ...
CNN

Astronomers have for decades tried to figure out how Pluto captured its largest moon. Now, there’s a new theory

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. For decades ...
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How did Pluto’s large moon Charon form? With a ‘kiss,’ scientists say

(CNN) — For decades, astronomers have tried to determine how Pluto acquired its unusually large moon Charon, which is about half the size of the dwarf planet. Now, new research suggests that Pluto and ...
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Sealed With a Kiss: The Unexpected Origin Story of Pluto and Its Moon Charon

For billions of years, Pluto and its largest moon Charon have been facing each other in a mutual tidal lock. Since it’s about half the size of Pluto, the moon and its planet are sometimes referred to ...
Astronomy

Was Mercury formed by a cosmic hit-and-run?

The early years of our solar system were a period of unimaginable chaos and violence, a gravitational free-for-all where colliding planetary embryos competed for survival. In this tumultuous ...
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Astronomers have for decades tried to figure out how Pluto captured its largest moon. Now, there’s a new theory

(CNN) — For decades, astronomers have tried to determine how Pluto acquired its unusually large moon Charon, which is about half the size of the dwarf planet. Now, new research suggests that Pluto and ...