G3-SEC-L28-01-28-2023 Let's Discover Pluto

Hey, Grade 3 space explorers! Today, we're setting our sights on the mysterious and distant Pluto?a celestial wanderer that once held the title of the ninth planet in our solar system. Pluto's Backstory: Pluto is a small, icy world located at the outer edges of our solar system. Discovered in 1930 by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh, it captivated scientists' and space enthusiasts' imaginations for decades. Demoted to Dwarf Planet: In 2006, Pluto faced a cosmic identity crisis. The International Astronomical Union decided to reclassify it as a dwarf planet due to its size and its interaction with other celestial bodies in the Kuiper Belt, a region beyond Neptune. Charon, Pluto's Buddy: Pluto isn't alone in its journey. It has a moon named Charon, its loyal companion. Together, they dance around each other in a celestial waltz, making the Pluto-Charon duo quite a dynamic duo in our solar system. Frozen Wonderland: Pluto's surface is a frozen wonderland. With temperatures reaching -375 degrees Fahrenheit (-230 degrees Celsius), it's one of the coldest places in our solar system. Brrr!