Feb. 18, 1930: The Little Planet That Could: The Discovery of Pluto

On February 18, 1930, a young astronomer named Clyde Tombaugh made an extraordinary discovery: Pluto. It was hailed as the ninth planet in our solar system, a triumph of perseverance and ingenuity. But as science evolved, so did Pluto’s identity. Today, we’re telling the story of Pluto’s discovery, its meteoric rise to fame, and its fall from planetary grace.  

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