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Pluto: dazzling, dynamic, and so not dead

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Pluto is not a frozen wasteland. It is very cold at ~ 40 K, but exhibits active geology and a dynamic atmosphere. Pluto is a beautiful example of active icy worlds we should expect to see elsewhere in the trans-Neptunian region.

Source: Nature Communications

DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-72084-6

Authors: Perianne E. Johnson, Benjamin Proudfoot

Institutions: Purdue University West Lafayette, University of Central Florida

Language: English

Topic: Astro and Planetary Science

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $6,990

OpenAlex ID: W7160869734

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