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Astronomy

How many moons does Pluto have?

Pluto’s moon system is one of the strangest in the Solar System. It has five moons (Charon, Styx, Nix, Kerberos, and Hydra). In this article, I’ll show you what makes each one different, why the Pluto–Charon pair is so unusual, and what scientists learned when New Horizons flew past in 2015.

By Roger Ianjamasimanana

A starry background illustrating why Pluto is no longer a planet, showing the Sun and an orbit, and listing the three criteria for an object to be a planet.
Astronomy

Why is Pluto not a planet?

Pluto used to be the ninth planet. Many people born in the late 1990s still remember it that way. So why did its status change? The answer isn’t "because it’s too small". It is linked to a specific scientific definition agreed in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union.

By Roger Ianjamasimanana

CV of Dr. Roger Ianjamasimanana

Find my research interests, work experience, education, telescope observing experience, awards and funding, selected publications, technical skills, supervision, service to the community, etc.

By Roger Ianjamasimanana

Research profile of Dr. Roger Ianjamasimanana

Read my research profile, where I highlight my research interests, latest scientific publications, technical expertise, observing experience, and more.

By Roger Ianjamasimanana

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Online C compiler

I created this online C compiler as a simple web tool that lets you write and run C codes instantly in your browser to see the output. You do not need to install anything on your computer. You do not have to sign up as well.

By Roger Ianjamasimanana