Charon - Pluto’s Moon

18 JAN 2025

Charon - Pluto’s moon. Credit: Grok Xai.

Charon:
- Diameter: 1,208 km (749 miles)
- Orbit:
  - Average Distance from Pluto: 19,640 km (12,200 miles)
  - Orbital Period: 6.4 days
- Composition: Icy and rocky.
- Surface Features: Large canyon systems and a dark polar cap.