"Chasing Pluto" on PBS NOW...inc new pictures

[Gloria]

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[passnobuck]

1. I saw this show last night and it was fantastic

If folks want to see it, check your local PBS listings for a repeat showing later in the week or on the weekend.

Also, one can probably find it on the PBS.org/NOVA website to view it on your computer.

Well worth the time. Not only is it the story of a 9 year voyage to the planet which arrived this week, but it also gives a history of the discovery of Pluto, and her moons, and all the controversy about whether Pluto is a legitimate planet like the others in our solar system.

Edited to add the direct on-line link to the show

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/space/chasing-pluto.html

[Gloria]

2. What touched me was how Tombaugh was so sad when they removed planet status

As mentioned, he lived here in town after the discovery...Tomorrrow I'm stopping by the local exhibit and on 7/25 we have our Plutopalooza...His children still live herr and were interviewed last week...