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Looking back before peering ahead: Pluto, an interactive timeline

As New Horizons' journey culminates in the July 14 Pluto flyby, explore how a search for Planet X over a century ago lead scientists on a wild ride of dwarf planet discovery.
By Astronomy Staff | Published: July 10, 2015 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

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