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Pluto: The Last Refuge of Traces in the Universe

AUTHOR H, Can Bartu
PUBLISHER Independently Published (09/13/2024)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Far at the fringes of our Solar System, Pluto stands as a mysterious relic-an enigmatic world holding onto the faintest traces of cosmic history. Once the ninth planet, now classified as a dwarf planet, Pluto has challenged and reshaped our understanding of planetary science. Discovered by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930, this distant body reveals a surprisingly dynamic landscape: vast ice plains like Sputnik Planitia, towering mountains, and possible signs of cryovolcanism and tectonic activity beneath its surface.
Pluto's tenuous atmosphere, shifting with its elliptical orbit and extreme seasons, dances delicately with the solar wind, while its complex system of moons-with Charon as its massive companion-tells tales of gravitational dances and cosmic origins. Exploration by the New Horizons mission has brought us unprecedented images and data, unveiling Pluto's secrets but also raising new questions about the outer Solar System.
Located deep within the Kuiper Belt, Pluto serves as a gateway to understanding the origins and evolution of small icy worlds at the solar system's edge. Its cultural significance and scientific intrigue continue to inspire ongoing research, missions, and educational outreach, ensuring that this last refuge of traces in the universe remains a focus for generations to come.
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ISBN-13: 9798339166504
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 234
Carton Quantity: 34
Product Dimensions: 5.00 x 0.49 x 8.00 inches
Weight: 0.52 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Far at the fringes of our Solar System, Pluto stands as a mysterious relic-an enigmatic world holding onto the faintest traces of cosmic history. Once the ninth planet, now classified as a dwarf planet, Pluto has challenged and reshaped our understanding of planetary science. Discovered by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930, this distant body reveals a surprisingly dynamic landscape: vast ice plains like Sputnik Planitia, towering mountains, and possible signs of cryovolcanism and tectonic activity beneath its surface.
Pluto's tenuous atmosphere, shifting with its elliptical orbit and extreme seasons, dances delicately with the solar wind, while its complex system of moons-with Charon as its massive companion-tells tales of gravitational dances and cosmic origins. Exploration by the New Horizons mission has brought us unprecedented images and data, unveiling Pluto's secrets but also raising new questions about the outer Solar System.
Located deep within the Kuiper Belt, Pluto serves as a gateway to understanding the origins and evolution of small icy worlds at the solar system's edge. Its cultural significance and scientific intrigue continue to inspire ongoing research, missions, and educational outreach, ensuring that this last refuge of traces in the universe remains a focus for generations to come.
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