In astronomy, a plutino is a trans-Neptunian object in 2:3 mean motion resonance with Neptune. For every 2 orbits that a plutino makes, Neptune orbits 3 times. Plutinos are named after Pluto, the first discovered object with this resonance. The name refers only to the orbital resonance and does not imply common physical characteristics. Plutinos f...
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(from the article `Pluto`) ...orbits inclined to the plane of the solar system and exhibiting the same stabilizing 3:2 orbital resonance with Neptune. In recognition of this ... ...size compared with the planets (being smaller than Earth`s Moon), Pluto is generally considered a very large KBO. In recognition of this kinship, ... [2 r...
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