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Pluto gained a ‘heart’ after colliding with a planetary body

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A huge heart-shaped feature on the surface of Pluto has intrigued astronomers since NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft captured it in a 2015 image. Now, researchers think they have solved the mystery of how the distinctive heart came to be — and it could reveal new clues about the dwarf planet’s origins.

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CNN

Pluto gained a ‘heart’ after colliding with a planetary body

Astronomers believe a planetary body collided with Pluto early in its history to create a gigantic heart-shaped feature on the dwarf planet.

14 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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KRDO

Pluto gained a ‘heart’ after colliding with a planetary body

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A huge heart-shaped feature on the surface of Pluto has intrigued astronomers since NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft captured it in a 2015 image. Now, researchers think they have solved the mystery of how the distinctive heart came to be — and it could reveal new clues about the dwarf planet’s origins. The feature is called Tombaugh Regio in honor of astronomer Clyde Tombaugh, who discovered Pluto in 1930. But the…

13 days ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Pluto gained a ‘heart’ after colliding with a planetary body

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A huge heart-shaped feature on the surface of Pluto has intrigued astronomers since NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft captured it in a 2015 image. Now, researchers think they have solved the mystery of how the distinctive heart came to be — and it could reveal new clues about the dwarf planet’s origins. The feature is called Tombaugh Regio in honor of astronomer Clybe Tombaugh, who discovered Pluto in 1930. But the…

14 days ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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WLWT

Pluto gained a ‘heart’ after colliding with a planetary body

Researchers think they have solved the mystery of how the distinctive heart came to be — and it could reveal new clues about the dwarf planet’s origins.

13 days ago·Cincinnati, United States

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Pluto gained a ‘heart’ after colliding with a planetary body

Researchers think they have solved the mystery of how the distinctive heart came to be — and it could reveal new clues about the dwarf planet’s origins.

13 days ago

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WLKY

Pluto gained a ‘heart’ after colliding with a planetary body

Researchers think they have solved the mystery of how the distinctive heart came to be — and it could reveal new clues about the dwarf planet’s origins.

13 days ago·Louisville, United States

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