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A moon of Pluto is a natural satellite that orbits around the dwarf planet Pluto in the distant outer reaches of our solar system. These moons are scientifically important because studying them helps us understand the formation and evolution of small planetary bodies and their systems in the far reaches of space.
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Top: Pluto's largest moon, Charon, with its dark Neverland Regio Middle: Hydra (left) and Nix (right) Bottom: Kerberos (left) and Styx (right)
There are five known moons of the dwarf planet Pluto. In order of distance from Pluto, they are Charon, Styx, Nix, Kerberos, and Hydra. Charon, the largest, is mutually tidally locked with Pluto, and is massive enough that Pluto and Charon are sometimes considered a binary dwarf planet.