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We don't know for sure, but it has probably been very much affected by the major planets like Neptune. There are several smaller planetoids (plutoids) that have various orbits -- stabilized, at least for now, by interactions with Neptune.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoPluto has an elliptical orbit like all the planets, etc that orbit the Sun. It's the
result of the Sun's gravity affecting Pluto. Pluto has an orbit that is not nearly
circular. This is called having a very "eccentric" orbit. This is probably because
of its origin in the "Kuiper belt" region of the solar system.
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∙ 15y agoWhen it comes to science, especially astronomy, the question "WHY.." is difficult to answer. There is no particular reason WHY Pluto's orbit is tilted the way it is; some scientists believe that Pluto was a stray rock floating through space that came too close to the Sun and then to Jupiter, bending its path into an orbit around the Sun.
Perhaps we will figure it out when our astronauts get to Pluto to have a look.
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∙ 14y agoYes, Pluto's orbit is tilted by more than 17 degrees, far more than any other planet.
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∙ 8y agocan i have the answer for this question. I think an object might if hit Pluto made it tilted on its side just like the planet Uranus.
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Why is Pluto in a class of it's own?
there are many reasons. -pluto is way smaller -pluto has a very elliptical orbit that crosses Neptune's path. -pluto has an orbit that is tilted about 17 degrees. these are only a few of the reasons. hope it helps!
When Pluto was a planet why was it not always the farthest planet from the sun?
Pluto's orbital is elliptical. Its farthest planet from sun when it lies on two elliptical end. On the other hand Neptune's orbital is circular and become larger then Pluto's orbit when Pluto come in the middle of two elliptical end. For this reason Pluto is not always farthest planet from sun.
Is it true that Pluto is the only body in the solar systemwith an elliptical orbit?
No. The truth is the exact opposite. Every object in a closed orbit around the sun ...every planet, asteroid, periodic comet, etc. ... has an elliptical orbit.
What planet has the most unusual and highly elliptical orbit which causes it to move inside another planet's orbit every 248 years?
You are thinking of Pluto. Pluto is now designated a minor planet.
What planets orbit interacts with plutos orbit?
Pluto's orbit is more elliptical than the major planets' orbits, and every time it goes round it spends some years inside Neptune's orbit.
What 2 places can Pluto be in?
Since Pluto has a highly elliptical orbit, it can be between the orbits of Uranus and Neptune, or it can be beyond the orbit of Neptune.
What has elliptical orbits?
As an elliptical orbit is any orbit that isn't perfectly circular, everything has an elliptical orbit. The planets Mercury and Pluto have the most elliptical orbits of the planets, and are easily seen to be oval shaped. Comets also have highly elliptical orbits.
Is Pluto the only body in the solar system with an elliptical orbit?
No, everything in orbit around the sun has an elliptical orbit, some are just closer to being in a circular orbit than others.
What type of ellipse does Pluto's orbit have?
The elliptical orbit of Pluto has a semi-major axis of about 39,5 AU (astronomic units), the eccentricity is about 0,249.
Can you give me a sentence using the word orbit?
The minor planet Pluto has an elliptical orbit around the sun.
Why is Pluto in a class of it's own?
there are many reasons. -pluto is way smaller -pluto has a very elliptical orbit that crosses Neptune's path. -pluto has an orbit that is tilted about 17 degrees. these are only a few of the reasons. hope it helps!
When Pluto was a planet why was it not always the farthest planet from the sun?
Pluto's orbital is elliptical. Its farthest planet from sun when it lies on two elliptical end. On the other hand Neptune's orbital is circular and become larger then Pluto's orbit when Pluto come in the middle of two elliptical end. For this reason Pluto is not always farthest planet from sun.
Is it true that Pluto is the only body in the solar systemwith an elliptical orbit?
No. The truth is the exact opposite. Every object in a closed orbit around the sun ...every planet, asteroid, periodic comet, etc. ... has an elliptical orbit.
Which planet orbits crosses Pluto's every 248 years?
Pluto's orbit is 248 years. Pluto has an elliptical orbit that takes it closer to the Sun than Neptune, for 20 years, out of its 248 year orbit of the Sun. So every 228 years, Pluto's orbit crosses Neptune's orbit. This last happened between 1979 and 1999.
Which planet has an oblique elliptical orbit?
Pluto has the most oblique orbit. All the planets have elliptical orbits, however Mercury has the most elliptical orbit since Pluto is now considered a dwarf planet. This information is provided by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and available online [see related links].
What planet has the most unusual and highly elliptical orbit which causes it to move inside another planet's orbit every 248 years?
You are thinking of Pluto. Pluto is now designated a minor planet.
What planets orbit interacts with plutos orbit?
Pluto's orbit is more elliptical than the major planets' orbits, and every time it goes round it spends some years inside Neptune's orbit.
