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Does Pluto have a giant heart-shaped region?

Yes. NASA's New Horizons mission revealed Pluto's bright heart-shaped Tombaugh Regio.

The Claim

Pluto has a large heart-shaped feature on its surface.

The Answer

Images from New Horizons showed a prominent bright region informally called Pluto's heart. The feature includes Tombaugh Regio, named for Pluto discoverer Clyde Tombaugh.

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