Alan Stern People Quotations

Naming celestial objects is usually done by astronomers and professionals. Other people who are interested in space never get the opportunity to do that kind of thing.

Some people think its 20 years off and some people think its five years off. No one really knows when Pluto's atmosphere will snow out and collapse.

Just on a visceral level, the fact that Pluto has a whole suite of companions will make some people feel better.