what possibility pluto is uncaptured moon

[mr d]

hello

 

was wondering about pluto maner of orbiting its own moon , and its orbit concerning the planet neptune. could it be possible pluto when originally forming was beginning to be drawn in to neptune as a distant moon. at the same time charon was as well. however charon instead began to orbit pluto and the extra moment caused a slingshot effect that caused both bodies out and away, though still in and orbit that draws it close to neptune on return.

 

-strange thoughts-

mr d

[[Tycho?]]

The theory that Pluto was once a moon of Neptune is quite old, so yes it is possible. I'm not sure if Charon starting to orbit Pluto could change Plutos orbit so dramatically.

[tony873004]

what possibility pluto is uncaptured moon

The odds are 100%. The fact that Pluto has never been captured as any planet's moon means that it is an uncaptured moon.

 

But things in the solar system aren't classified as "destined to be a moon one day". The capture hypothesis has its weaknesses. But for Pluto and Charon to independently be on the verge of a Neptunian capture, and escape the situation orbiting each other is a virtual nill. Not impossible, but the odds are so slim that you might as well call them 0.

[mr d]

thank you for your replys. just having strange thoughts about science questions. good to see answers, and other ideas

 

mr d