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It's Not Lunacy: Not-a-planet Pluto Boasts 5 Moons

Posted July 12, 2012 8:09 AM

From Science News Headlines - Yahoo! News:

Pluto may have been kicked out of the planet club, but it has gained yet another companion. Scientists announced Wednesday the discovery of the smallest moon yet around the icy orb, bringing the tally of known moons to five.

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Re: It's Not Lunacy: Not-a-planet Pluto Boasts 5 Moons

07/12/2012 8:36 AM

Is there any truth in the rumour that P4 and P5 are to be named Mickey and Minnie?

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