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'''Pluto''', formal designation '''134340 Pluto''', is a dwarf planet in the [[Sol system]], and the second-largest known dwarf planet (after [[Wikipedia:Eris (dwarf planet)|Eris]]) as well as the tenth-largest body observed directly orbiting Sol. It was named after the Roman God of the Underworld. The [[Remote Scanning Outpost]] ''[[Democritus]]'' is situated in orbit over this dwarf planet. On November 3, [[2552]], the monitoring station detected [[Cortana]]'s signal in [[Slipspace]] with [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]]'s message to [[Lord Hood]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 212''</ref> | '''Pluto''', formal designation '''134340 Pluto''', is a dwarf planet in the [[Sol system]], and the second-largest known dwarf planet (after [[Wikipedia:Eris (dwarf planet)|Eris]]) as well as the tenth-largest body observed directly orbiting Sol. It was named after the Roman God of the Underworld. The [[Remote Scanning Outpost]] ''[[Democritus]]'' is situated in orbit over this dwarf planet. On November 3, [[2552]], the monitoring station detected [[Cortana]]'s signal in [[Slipspace]] with [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]]'s message to [[Lord Hood]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 212''</ref> | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Pluto was discovered | Pluto was discovered in 1930, and was considered to be the ninth and final planet of the Solar System. Its largest moon, Charon, was discovered in 1978. In [[2005]], two smaller moons were discovered. During [[2006]], arguments began to arise on whether Pluto was actually large enough to be considered a planet. After much debate, Pluto (along with the asteroid Ceres and the object Eris) became newly classified as a dwarf planet. | ||
In 2006, a space probe named ''New Horizons'' was launched to gather more information on Pluto. It arrived at the dwarf planet in 2015 | In 2006, a space probe named ''[[Wikipedia:New Horizons|New Horizons]]'' was launched to gather more information on Pluto. It arrived at the dwarf planet in [[2015]] and was the first spacecraft to ever visit Pluto. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Revision as of 22:56, October 2, 2015
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Pluto, formal designation 134340 Pluto, is a dwarf planet in the Sol system, and the second-largest known dwarf planet (after Eris) as well as the tenth-largest body observed directly orbiting Sol. It was named after the Roman God of the Underworld. The Remote Scanning Outpost Democritus is situated in orbit over this dwarf planet. On November 3, 2552, the monitoring station detected Cortana's signal in Slipspace with Dr. Halsey's message to Lord Hood.[1]
As of 2552 there are no human facilities on the dwarf-planet's surface, however several military and scientific stations orbit Pluto.[2] The only known such facility is Kelvin Research Station.[3]
History
Pluto was discovered in 1930, and was considered to be the ninth and final planet of the Solar System. Its largest moon, Charon, was discovered in 1978. In 2005, two smaller moons were discovered. During 2006, arguments began to arise on whether Pluto was actually large enough to be considered a planet. After much debate, Pluto (along with the asteroid Ceres and the object Eris) became newly classified as a dwarf planet.
In 2006, a space probe named New Horizons was launched to gather more information on Pluto. It arrived at the dwarf planet in 2015 and was the first spacecraft to ever visit Pluto.
Gallery
Pluto along with Uranus, Neptune and Neptune's moon Triton.
- Pluto.jpg
Artist conception of the dwarf planet.
List of appearances
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx (First appearance)
- Halo Evolutions
- Halo: Hunters in the Dark (Mentioned only)
Sources
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 212
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 283
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", page 458
