Lowell Observatory's "I Heart Pluto" celebration, commemorating the 91st anniversary of Pluto's discovery, can be attended virtually from anywhere in the world! iheartpluto.org .
The event runs from February 13-18, and featured speakers include New Horizons principal investigator Alan Stern; Charon discoverer Jim Christy; Alden Tombaugh, son of Pluto discoverer Clyde Tombaugh, astronomer Will Grundy, and Lowell Observatory historian Kevin Schindler. Stern's talk, on Saturday, February 13 from 6-7 MST, is titled "Why Pluto is a Planet, The Embarrassment of the IAU, and Why They Had it Coming."
A full schedule of activities including talks, discussions, family-friendly activities, online tours, an art show, and a ham radio celebration, is available on the website listed above. Attendance is free. Enjoy!
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