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The heart's brightness arises from sunlight reflection, while red patches, formed by tholins, showcase Pluto's atmospheric ...

Pluto has long been one of the most debated celestial bodies in our solar system. Once classified as the ninth planet, it was redefined in 2006 as a dwarf planet, a decision that still sparks ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 24, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Aug. 24, 2006, the International Astronomical ...

Prologue: Pluto dies -- What is a planet? -- A millennium of planets -- The moon is my nemesis -- The second-best thing -- An icy nail -- The end of the solar system -- Raining = pouring -- Lilah, an ...