Pluto's Natural Satellites
Pluto has three named moons.
Name | Diameter | Mass | Distance from Pluto |
---|---|---|---|
Charon | 1,206 km | 1.47 x 1021 kg | 19,636 km |
Hydra | 60 - 170 km | unknown kg | 64,000 km |
Nix | 46 - 136 km | unknown kg | 49,000 km |
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