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Pluto 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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MaxineWhen 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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Which two planets has the most elliptical orbit?
Mercury and Pluto have the most elliptical orbits among the planets in our solar system. Mercury's orbit is the most eccentric, while Pluto's orbit is also highly elliptical due to its distance from the Sun and its eccentric orbit.
Is it true that Pluto is the only body in the solar systemwith an elliptical orbit?
No, Pluto is not the only body in the solar system with an elliptical orbit. Many other objects, including planets like Mercury, have elliptical orbits where their distance from the Sun varies during their orbit.
How long does the sun take to orbit pluto?
The Sun does not orbit Pluto. Rather, Pluto orbits the Sun in an elliptical path that takes about 248 Earth years to complete one orbit.
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.
Does Pluto orbit the sun?
Yes, Pluto does orbit the Sun. It follows an elliptical orbit, much like the other planets in our solar system, albeit with a more elongated and tilted path due to its unique orbit.
