The dwarf planet Pluto and its five known natural satellites (Charon, Styx, Nix, Kerberos, and Hydra) may be frigid, but ...

In Roman mythology, Pluto is the god and ruler of the dead. For a return mission to the dwarf planet, Howett and her colleagues opted for the name Persephone, after Pluto's wife and "queen of the ...

Today, let's talk about Pluto and Charon; these two have quite the story! Did you know that their 10-hour "intimate encounter" has shaken the field of astronomy to its core?

The astronomical phenomenon of Pluto's opposition reoccurred on the 25th, providing astronomy enthusiasts with the best opportunity to observe this distant celestial body throughout the year. During ...

"Makemake is one of the largest and brightest icy worlds beyond Neptune, and its surface is dominated by frozen methane," ...

Back in the 1980’s, a now-defunct magazine called Science Digest held a contest to name Planet X — the still-undiscovered world that astronomers believed might lie out beyond Pluto. One of the best ...

Disney is marking 95 years of Mickey's best friend Pluto with vintage-style clothing, now available at Disneyland Resort.

Two of Pluto's midsize moons may be made of the guts of its largest moon, Charon, new research suggests.

Pluto is the latest in several new Pandora charm releases at Disneyland Resort. Just a few days ago, we reported on a whole ...