How a moon slows the decay of Pluto’s atmosphere | International News Live Blog

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A new study provides additional insight into relationship between Pluto and its moon, Charon, and how it affects the continuous stripping of Pluto’s atmosphere by solar wind. When Charon is positioned between the sun and Pluto, the research indicates that the moon can significantly reduce atmospheric loss. http://internationalnewslive.com/how-a-moon-slows-the-decay-of-plutos-atmosphere/