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Pluto for Kids

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The educational video "Pluto for Kids" explores the fascinating world of Pluto, the former ninth planet in our solar system. Known as a dwarf planet since 2006, Pluto is located 3.67 billion miles from the Sun and was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh in 1930. Named by an 11-year-old girl, Venetia Burney, Pluto presents an intriguing study with its icy nitrogen crust, mountains, and five moons, including Charon, which orbits closely. The video explains that the International Astronomical Union reclassified Pluto when it failed to meet the third criterion of a planet, sharing its orbit with Kuiper Belt objects. This video effectively engages viewers in science and astronomy, encouraging future exploration and scientific discovery.

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Runtime: 4 minutes 37 seconds

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