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Don
Don
Jul 12, 2015
1:46pm
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On 11 July NASA's New Horizons spacecraft took this photo of the side of Pluto which always faces its satellite Charon.



It is likely the best look at this side of Pluto one is likely to see for quite some time, as the close approach on 14 July will observe the opposite side of the dwarf planet. And no space probes are likely to revisit Pluto for decades at least.
The structures on the surface certainly look like they were constructed by a civilization familiar with heavy construction, . . . especially that hexagonal amphitheater just right of center. Or, perhaps, it was once a Great Wall encircling the most important Plutonian Metropolis.

The New Horizon's grand finale is scheduled for Tuesday, the 14th.
Ref: New Horizon's Guide and Timetable
snidely333
snidely333
Jul 13, 2015
12:23am
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Supporters of Pluto's status as a full-fledged planet are hopeful the New Horizons images will bolster their case to reinstate Pluto.

"I think that one of the things that will come out of the New Horizons mission is that the public will take a look, and they won't know what else to call Pluto but a planet, and a pretty exciting one," New Horizons principle [sic] investigator Alan Stern told Popular Science.

Don
Don
Jul 13, 2015
12:50am
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Originally posted by: snidely333
Supporters of Pluto's status as a full-fledged planet are hopeful the New Horizons images will bolster their case to reinstate Pluto.

DonDiego concurs with snidely333 and others supporting Pluto's restoration to full-planethood, . . . especially now that this photograph has emerged:



It would seem the Plutonians are better than Earthlings. DonDiego pledges his allegiance to the new Plutonian Masters, . . . if, indeed, they were to show up.

And DonDiego notes that the repeated media reference to the ninth-planet-from-the-sun as a "dwarf planet" is beginning to attract attention, . . . angry attention.


jatki
jatki
Jul 13, 2015
12:59am
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Sure looks like a planet to me. Grew up with the knowledge that Pluto was indeed a planet. Would be good to see the old girl get her status back, don't care what the angry dwarfs think.

bushman
bushman
Jul 13, 2015
2:04am
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Got old (haven't really grown up, yet) learning it was a planet. And, although I believe in science, I still refuse to acknowledge the science community saying Pluto is not a planet. My refusal might be shown to be correctly placed, once the science community says they were wrong.
JM2300
JM2300
Jul 13, 2015
4:20am
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Originally posted by: DonDiego
On 11 July NASA's New Horizons spacecraft took this photo of the side of Pluto which always faces its satellite Charon.



It is likely the best look at this side of Pluto one is likely to see for quite some time, as the close approach on 14 July will observe the opposite side of the dwarf planet. And no space probes are likely to revisit Pluto for decades at least.
The structures on the surface certainly look like they were constructed by a civilization familiar with heavy construction, . . . especially that hexagonal amphitheater just right of center. Or, perhaps, it was once a Great Wall encircling the most important Plutonian Metropolis.

The New Horizon's grand finale is scheduled for Tuesday, the 14th.
Ref: New Horizon's Guide and Timetable

Hey, I'm with your thread but let me warn you.
If you start posting pictures of Uranus you will be reported to the Forum Moderator(s). Mark my word.
Don
Don
Jul 13, 2015
5:09am
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Originally posted by: JM2300
If you start posting pictures of Uranus you will be reported to the Forum Moderator(s). Mark my word.
Oh, . . . yeah, . . . like poor old DonDiego hasn't heard that threat before.
Tutontow
Tutontow
Jul 13, 2015
10:06am
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Originally posted by: DonDiego
On 11 July NASA's New Horizons spacecraft took this photo of the side of Pluto which always faces its satellite Charon.



It is likely the best look at this side of Pluto one is likely to see for quite some time, as the close approach on 14 July will observe the opposite side of the dwarf planet. And no space probes are likely to revisit Pluto for decades at least.
The structures on the surface certainly look like they were constructed by a civilization familiar with heavy construction, . . . especially that hexagonal amphitheater just right of center. Or, perhaps, it was once a Great Wall encircling the most important Plutonian Metropolis.

The New Horizon's grand finale is scheduled for Tuesday, the 14th.
Ref: New Horizon's Guide and Timetable


DD I visit Pluto all the time. If you ever get to central Florida come visit and I will smoke a pork butt for you. After 12 hours of sitting in the backyard and sipping bourbon and chugging beer you too will visit Pluto. One rule when you come visit, no discussing politics or religion. We just discuss the finer points of Bourbon and beer along with music.

chefantwon
chefantwon
Jul 13, 2015
11:07am
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Originally posted by: DonDiego
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Originally posted by: snidely333
Supporters of Pluto's status as a full-fledged planet are hopeful the New Horizons images will bolster their case to reinstate Pluto.

DonDiego concurs with snidely333 and others supporting Pluto's restoration to full-planethood, . . . especially now that this photograph has emerged:



It would seem the Plutonians are better than Earthlings. DonDiego pledges his allegiance to the new Plutonian Masters, . . . if, indeed, they were to show up.


I wonder if there's a picture of the Disney Pluto on that spacecraft?
Don
Don
Jul 13, 2015
11:55am
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Originally posted by: chefantwon
I wonder if there's a picture of the Disney Pluto on that spacecraft?
DonDiego has no knowledge addressing Disney's Pluto linked to the spacecraft. Nonetheless, the cartoon dog was named after the planet.

However, there is an interesting "cargo" on the spacecraft.

The New Horizons spacecraft carries a small aluminum canister that carries an ounce of Clyde Tombaugh’s cremated remains. The inscription on the canister reads:
“Interned herein are remains of American Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of Pluto and the solar system's "third zone." Adelle and Muron's boy, Patricia's husband, Annette and Alden's father, astronomer, teacher, punster, and friend: Clyde W. Tombaugh (1906–1997).”



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