Home of Pluto Mug
High quality ceramic, matte black mug with an adorable image of Pluto above "Home of Pluto" in red and white text. The other side has "Lowell Observatory" printed in red and white. The interior of the mug features a glossy black finish. This sleek mug will be a historic addition to any Pluto fan's drink ware!
Details:
- 15 oz ceramic mug
- 4.25" height
- 5.5" width
- Hand wash Recommended
- Microwave safe
- Designs differ on each side. One side features an adorable image of Pluto above "Home of Pluto" text, and the other has "Lowell Observatory" in large red and white letters.
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/
IAU - https://www.iau.org/
Lowell Observatory - https://lowell.edu/