Astronomy buffs were aflutter this week when Nasa’s New Horizon probe completed its nine-year mission to reach Pluto, and began streaming high-resolution pictures of the dwarf planet back to Earth. Even those who never look up at the night sky took note.
The pictures revealed something we’d never known about Pluto – its lovable little heart.
From Pluto With love #NeverGiveUp #Pluto pic.twitter.com/IC0BfrnuAR
— Anirudh dubey (@anidubey2012) July 15, 2015
Everyone was enamoured of the little planet that could.
Dear Earth, thanks for visiting ! Love, Pluto http://t.co/ZdhxR3mK6m via @fastler #Earth #Pluto pic.twitter.com/MzFSikKXdZ — dennis (@vert_denis) July 15, 2015
Some people couldn’t help but bring up another childhood cutie.
Just seen the latest photo of Pluto, looks amazing. #Pluto #PlutoFlyby pic.twitter.com/88moDvjKxa
— Stu B (@stu05b) July 15, 2015
Others had a more ominous take on things.
1st HD images of the planet Pluto are a bit concerning!!!!!! #Pluto #PlutoFlyby pic.twitter.com/cvfB5I6vEC — Simon Wasps Ashman (@LionWasps) July 15, 2015
And some old wounds, like that whole planet status thing wouldn’t die.
Bahahaha ! Science jokes ! #PlutoFlyby #NewHorizon #Pluto pic.twitter.com/tfBNmhE7rK
— Mariam Al-Maraghi (@mariamalmaraghi) July 15, 2015
But seriously, let’s give it up for Nasa.
Congratulations #NASA on today’s #Pluto #Flyby. Photo of #PhysicsLaboratory by NASA via AP. Time for a #PlutoPalooza! pic.twitter.com/2UNZ7tKpHs — Olympia LePoint (@OlympiaLePoint) July 15, 2015
Without the space agency’s dedication we’d never have been able to complete the set.
Planetary Family Portrait (2015) #PlutoFlyby #Pluto http://t.co/ko8LMQ8Bwb pic.twitter.com/DOWZufz5TR
— Mohgraphy (@mkduwal) July 15, 2015
