Home Of Pluto Metal Magnet
This one of a kind astronomical magnet features Alex Elbert's interpretation of the Pluto Discovery Telescope with the young 22 year old founder of Pluto, Clyde Tombaugh standing just outside the door of the telescope.
Details:
Size: 2 3⁄8" x 3 ½" x 1⁄16"
Made with high grade aluminum and partially recycled materials.
What do we mean by "Home of Pluto"?
Pluto was discovered at Lowell Observatory by Clyde Tombaugh on February 18th, 1930.
Does Lowell Observatory astronomers still research Pluto?
Sure! Will Grundy is a co-investigator on NASA’s New Horizons mission that encountered the Pluto system for the first time in 2015. He heads the mission’s surface composition science theme team, working to learn more about the dwarf planet's makeup.
Sources:
NASA - https://www.nasa.gov/