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The difficulty in observing Pluto clearly with telescopes like Hubble is explained by its angular diameter, which is small compared to larger, faraway galaxies like Andromeda that still appear large in the night sky.
Pluto and its moon Charon orbit around a point in empty space due to their similar masses, creating a barycentre outside of Pluto, unlike situations with planets and their moons.
Explains why Pluto appears bright in images taken by New Horizons, mentioning how exposure adjustments make Pluto's brightness comparable to Earth's dawn or dusk conditions.
Discusses the reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet following the discovery of other Kuiper Belt objects and the need for a clear definition of 'planet' by the International Astronomical Union in 2006.
Encourages curiosity about Pluto and the universe, highlighting the never-ending journey of discovery and offering additional resources for exploration.
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