WATER CARDS

Charon

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A Moon of Pluto

The image shows Charon, Pluto's largest moon, in a high-resolution photograph. It appears as a spherical celestial body characterized by varying shades of gray. The upper region of Charon displays a distinct reddish-brown coloration, likely caused by tholins, which are complex organic molecules. The surface features numerous craters, ridges, and valleys, with several light and dark areas indicating a diversified terrain. The lower section exhibits darker hues compared to the brighter midsection.

Subsurface Reservoir     137💧

Charon has water ice in its subsurface that may once have been liquid.

Gravity

Charon’s gravity is 0.03 times the gravity of Earth.

Composition

Rock & Ice

The image shows a grayscale surface with craters, highlighted by a bright green color near the top center, indicating the presence of water ice. The overall texture of the surface appears rough and uneven, with various small and large circular depressions representing craters. The green ice is concentrated around one crater, with a splash-like pattern extending outward.

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