Pluto and Charon

Explore 12.4 Pluto and Charon to learn about the intriguing characteristics and geological activity of Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, as revealed by the New Horizons spacecraft.
NASA scientists combined New Horizons imagery and elevation data to create a Flyover of Pluto. What an amazing time to be alive, am I right? We’re so lucky to be able to see things that people only dreamed of just a generation ago.
Pluto used to be considered a planet, but the discovery of other Pluto-like objects in the outer solar system forced astronomers to reconsider whether Pluto should be considered a planet or not. Read the BBC article “Why is Pluto no longer a planet?“
Just for fun, check out this silly (and accurate) exploration of Pluto’s demise in the music video We Don’t Talk About Pluto - Encanto Parody.