Pluto is a dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt, discovered in 1930 and reclassified by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2006. It is known for its cold surface, unique orbit, and five moons, the largest being Charon. In 2015, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft provided the first close-up images and data of Pluto. Key characteristics Classification: Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planet. Location: It is located in the Kuiper Belt, a region of icy bodies beyond Neptune. Size and mass: It i

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The Kuiper Belt is a vast, icy realm on the fringes of our solar system, beyond the orbit of Neptune. This doughnut-shaped region is filled with millions of leftover objects from the solar system's formation, mostly composed of frozen ices like methane and ammonia. It's a treasure trove of icy worlds, including dwarf planets like Pluto, and is thought to be the source of many short-period comets that zip around the Sun. | The Brain Maze