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science5 months ago•4 min saved

Charon’s Guts May Have Created Pluto’s Moons

New research using the James Webb Space Telescope suggests that Pluto's moons Nix and Hydra may be composed of material ejected from Charon during its formation, indicating they could be fragments of Charon's interior. This supports the idea that these moons originated from debris created in a collision that formed Pluto and Charon, and they may still be interacting with Charon's surface today. The findings provide new insights into the history and composition of Pluto's satellite system.

via Space|

#charon #jwst #kuiper-belt

astronomy1 year ago•2 min saved

"NASA Reveals Stunning Image of Pluto's Moon Charon"

NASA shared a picture of Charon, the largest of Pluto's five moons, and its parent body, Pluto, showcasing impact craters and a ridge dividing the moon's surface. The post has garnered over 572,000 likes, with users expressing awe and admiration for the cosmic ballet between Charon and Pluto. Earlier this month, NASA also shared an image of the 'cosmic jewellery' phenomenon captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, located 15,000 light-years from Earth.

via NDTV|

#astronomy #celestial-phenomenon #charon

space2 years ago•2 min saved

Pluto's Moons Don't Orbit It.

None of Pluto's five moons actually orbit the dwarf planet, but instead orbit a point outside of Pluto due to the gravitational influence of Charon, its largest moon. The barycenter of the system is actually 960 kilometers from the surface of Pluto, and the four smaller moons have almost perfect patterns in their orbits around the barycenter. This complex dance is a successful cosmic ballet.

via IFLScience|

#barycenter #charon #moons

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

False: Lance Reddick, star of 'The Wire' and 'John Wick,' dead at 60.

Actor Lance Reddick, known for his roles in "The Wire" and the "John Wick" franchise, has died at the age of 60 from natural causes. Reddick played Cedric Daniels in "The Wire" and Charon in the "John Wick" series, including the upcoming fourth installment. He also appeared in "Fringe," "Bosch," and Netflix's "Resident Evil" series, and was a veteran voiceover talent. Reddick is survived by his wife and two children.

via ABC News|

#charon #entertainment #john-wick