New Horizons is just days away from Pluto, and it’s beaming back some incredible images. In the latest set, the probe has shown us that the dwarf planet has two distinct hemispheres, along with some new detail on the darker spots.
Scientists have yet to see anything quite like the dark spots; their presence has piqued the interest of the New Horizons science team, due to the remarkable consistency in their spacing and size. While the origin of the spots is a mystery for now, the answer may be revealed as the spacecraft continues its approach to the mysterious dwarf planet.
As New Horizons gets closer to Pluto, scientists are anticipating that we’ll get a better idea of what’s composing each spot, as well as the characteristics of the atmosphere. We’ll know soon enough.
[NASA]
