Pluto Images Show Changing Surface

Pluto Images Show Changing Surface

Feb 04

New Hubble images of Pluto have revealed that the surface of the dwarf planet changed between 2000 and 2002.

The International Astronomical Union

The International Astronomical Union

Aug 01

On Monday I will be setting off for Rio de Janeiro for the 2009 International Astronomical Union General Assembly. This is a massive multi-conference that takes place every three years and covers almost all aspects of astronomy. I will of course be blogging it.

Observing Pluto

Observing Pluto

Jul 28

I have finally seen the (former) planet Pluto, thanks to some very dark skies and a decent telescope. Here's a quick overview and some information about the dark, cold and very distant dwarf planet.

Plutoids

Plutoids

Jun 11

Stuart has the lowdown on the agreed name for a certain type of object that orbits beyond the distance of Neptune. Formerly an icy dwarf planet-type thing, now they shall be known as 'plutoids'.