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  3. Astronomers Have For Decades Tried To Figure Out How Pluto Captured Its Largest Moon. Now, There’s a New Theory

Astronomers have for decades tried to figure out how Pluto captured its largest moon. Now, there’s a new theory

By CNN
Jan. 10, 2025

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