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curiousuburb
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2015-05-06, 19:05

New Horizons detects surface features on Pluto and Charon... and possible Polar Cap




More images from the latest press conference.

The image above shows some of the latest LORRI pics... in accurate Barycentric Orbit*... and despite it being colder than a Witch's Teat at approx -370 F, the inserts at lower right appear to show highlights consistent with Polar "Ice" Cap

* Pluto and Charon mutually orbit a Barycentric point indicated by the wee bluish-green + symbol in the captioned graphic at left

More details can be found at the Official Project Page

Or the NASA's New Horizons Mission Page

And the countdown to July 15, 2015 closest encounter continues...

All those who believe in telekinesis, raise my hand.

Last edited by curiousuburb : 2015-05-07 at 04:32.
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