A stunning backlit image of Pluto's night side, captured by the New Horizons spacecraft in 2015. The crescent shape reveals the planet's tenuous atmosphere and features like Sputnik Planitia (nitrogen ice plains) and the Norgay Montes (water-ice mountains). The sun is billions of kilometers behind Pluto, creating a dramatic silhouette against the black void of space.

Astronomy Picture from 16/11/2024

Pluto at Night

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap241116.html


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A dramatic backlit silhouette of Pluto's night side, captured by the New Horizons spacecraft. The image reveals Pluto's tenuous atmosphere and features like Sputnik Planum and Norgay Montes, showcasing the complexity of this distant world. Taken from over 21,000 kilometers away, 19 minutes after closest approach.

Astronomy Picture from 09/06/2016

Pluto at Night

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap160609.html


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