We Finally Found Out Why Pluto's Moon Charon Is Broken

Everything you need to know about Pluto's shadow, Charon. Join us as we journey to the solar system's frozen edge to explore Pluto's mysterious companion, Charon. Forming half of the solar system's most intriguing binary, Charon's dark surface bears the scars of a violent past, and a bizarre red stain on its pole. Join us to explore everything we know about Charon, the moon that helped to redefine what it means to be a planet.

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