Flag of Charon
the lesser twin of the Pluto System
The flag of Charon is actually a Twin Dwarf Planet on the outer rim of our solar system. So nebulous is it's identity it threw the astronomical universe upside down for a while back in 2006.
When Pluto was demoted to a Dwarf Planet, Charon was subsequently no longer considered a moon by many astronomers. Reason being that the center of gravity between Pluto and Charon is not in a planet but rather somewhere in between, albeit closer to Pluto. Thus Charon is a Dwarf Planet.
The flag of Charon uses four colours: purple, navy blue, black and white. This flag has a strong counter charge aspect. The taller figure is the God Charon, the ferry man to underworld. The sitting black figure to the right represents a person crossing over to Hades. The boat is also shaped like a moon to denote Charon's bi-terminal status as a 'moon.' The staff of Charon is black and white denoting the elemental dichotomy between life and death. Near the upper hoist is the symbol of Pluto.
Flag of Charon proudly flying on a 'Pluto-Rise'
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