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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Pluto

For Students K - 1st
Learn fun facts and details about the atmosphere, geography, composition, and discovery of Pluto, a dwarf planet.
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NASA

Nasa Space Place: What Is the Kuiper Belt?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Defines the Kuiper Belt and discusses who it is named after and some of the objects floating in the belt.
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Xena Awarded

For Students 9th - 10th
This regularly updated site chronicles research, key facts, and the reasons for downgrading Pluto from a planet to dwarf planet. Recent discoveries from the New Horizon spacecraft and months of archived articles are kept here as well.
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Nasa's the Space Place: Solar System: Pluto's Orbit

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustration showing Pluto's and the other planet's orbits around the sun.
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Nasa's the Space Place: New Horizons Mission

For Students 9th - 10th
A photo of the New Horizons mission to visit Pluto, Charon, and the Kupier Belt.
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Pluto / Hades

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Pluto / Hades."
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Science Kids: Science Images: Pluto

For Students 9th - 10th
A photo of Pluto taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. The photo is not clear due to Pluto's small size and large distance from Earth.