Asking Science: What IS Pluto?
The universe is a complex, mysterious, vast, and often intimidating place to explore both physically and academically. There are so many different opinions and views on how it came to existence, how old (or young) it is, if it has a beginning or an end, if we should further explore it or if funds and resources are better spent elsewhere, and if there is life somewhere other than on planet Earth. Speaking of planets, there are specific qualifications to classify the many masses in space… There are planets, moons, stars, and asteroids amongst other less documented masses and orbiting matter. As scientific as the study of space is, we still cannot decide on certain things or prove beyond a doubt some of the answers we think we have. However, one such dilemma that intrigues me I wish to explore, research and explain to you in order to prove, scientifically, that the result I discover is factual. Beginning this exploration, I do not have any preconceived beliefs on what I perceive to be true and my only goal is to let science and the researched knowledge of others who are more qualified than myself to lead me to a conclusion of scientific fact. Welcome to my quest to discover: What exactly IS Pluto?
