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Interesting geology in first detailed images of Pluto

11th July 2015 by Andy Milner

Interesting geology on Pluto. Amazing to think we are still discovering what one of our own planets in our solar system looks like!

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Image credit: NASA ( https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/main/index.html )
Pluto’s Orientation with the Equator and Central Meridian from 10th July 2015.

An annotated image of Pluto indicates features and includes a reference globe showing Pluto’s orientation with the equator and central meridian in bold.

New Horizons is at its closest approach in 3 days time, expect even more detailed images then. You can follow the mission here at this web link to Nasa’s New Horizons website… https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/main/index.html

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About Andy Milner

Amateur Astronomer and Astrophotographer. Social Media Officer at Kings Lynn & District Astronomy Society.

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