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Bookmark or Share- Charon (moon) - WikipediaCharon (/ ˈ k ɛər ɒ n,-ə n / KAIR-on, -ən or / ˈ ʃ ær ə n / SHAIR-ən), known as (134340) Pluto I, is the largest of the five known natural satellites of the dwarf planet Pluto. It has a mean radius of 606 km (377 mi). Charon is the sixth-largest known trans-Neptunian object after Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake, and Gonggong.
- Charon ferryman of the dead: A Complete Guide (2023) - Mythology SourceOne of the most well-known gods of the Greek Underworld in modern culture is Charon. He was the ferryman who took the souls of the dead into the realm of Hades. Charon was usually said to be a son of Erebus, the primordial god of darkness.
- Charon - World History EncyclopediaCharon is a figure from Greek mythology where he is the boatman who ferries the souls of the dead across the waters of Hades to the judgement which will determine their final resting place. The Greeks...
- 45 Years Ago: Astronomers Discover Pluto’s Moon Charon4 min read. 45 Years Ago: Astronomers Discover Pluto’s Moon Charon. John Uri. Johnson Space Center. Jun 23, 2023. Article. In 1978, astronomers considered Pluto as the solar system’s ninth planet. Its great distance from Earth—on average more than three billion miles—meant they knew little about it, including its exact size.
- Charon - WikipediaIn Greek mythology, Charon or Kharon (/ ˈ k ɛər ɒ n,-ən / KAIR-on, -ən; Ancient Greek: Χάρων) is a psychopomp, the ferryman of the Greek underworld. He carries the souls of those who have been given funeral rites across the rivers Acheron and Styx , which separate the worlds of the living and the dead. [1]
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