Pluto
Sorry Pluto, Eris is Bigger
For those of you hoping that Pluto the dwarf planet would get its full planethood status restored again, the news…
Torrent of New Jupiter Images from New Horizons
Although its primary target will be Pluto, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is taking the time to do a little science…
More Images from New Horizon’s Jupiter Flyby
Even though New Horizon's Jupiter flyby happened weeks ago, scientists are only just starting to crunch through the data sent…
New Horizon’s First View of Pluto
Take a look at this photograph. See Pluto? It's that little orange speck. This photograph was taken by the Pluto-bound…
Podcast: Pluto’s Planetary Identity Crisis
Pluto. It's a planet, then it's not. This week we review Pluto's history, from discovery to demotion by the International…
New Horizons’ Telescope Sees First Light
Although New Horizons is still more than 9 years away from reaching Pluto, it's ready to do some science along…
Pluto’s Out of the Planet Club
Last year we had 9 planets. Recently we were informed it would grow to 12. Now we've only got 8.…
Officials Propose 12 Planets in the Solar System
The International Astronomical Union, currently meeting in Prague, has announced a proposal that would boost the number of planets in…
Pluto’s New Moons are Named Nix and Hydra
The International Astronomical Union approved new names for Pluto's recently discovered tiny moons. Previously designated S/2005 P 1 and 2,…