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'Vulcan' Warps Into Lead in Pluto Moon Name Contest
By Miriam Kramer published
William Shatner's favorite has taken the lead in SETI's moon-naming competition.

Let's Name Pluto Moons 'Vulcan' and 'Romulus,' William Shatner Says
By Miriam Kramer published
The Star Trek actor needs your help to name one of Pluto's moons "Vulcan."

Your Help Wanted to Name Two of Pluto's Moons
By Miriam Kramer published
Vote online to name two of Pluto's moons.

Pluto Atmosphere Larger Than Thought, Study Shows
By Elizabeth Howell published
The haze around Pluto can extend halfway to its moon Charon.

Dwarf Planet Beyond Pluto Lacks Atmosphere
By Charles Q. Choi published
The dwarf planet Makemake is not quite the twin of Pluto once thought.

Pluto's Moons (and Maybe Rings) Pose Risk for NASA Spacecraft
By Charles Q. Choi published
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft will flyby Pluto in July 2015, but will it have to dodge danger zones?

Best Photo of Pluto from Earth Snapped by Hawaii Telescope
By Space.com Staff published
The photo shows Pluto and its largest moon Charon in visible light, the best view yet from Earth.

New Pluto Moon Hints at Perilous Journey for Spacecraft
By Mike Wall published
The New Horizons probe will have to watch its step when it flies by Pluto in 2015.
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