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Chasing New Horizons: Inside the Epic First Mission to Pluto (with Alan Stern & David Grinspoon)

Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures

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Naming the New Planet

This chapter explores the process of naming the new planet and introduces the significance of the year 1930 when Clyde discovered the planet. It then discusses the impact of the Apollo missions and how they inspired a generation of space explorers. The chapter also highlights the excitement of the first fly-by missions to other planets and describes the burst of revelation that comes with seeing a new planet up close.

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