Clyde Tombaugh, the astronomer who discovered Pluto on February 18, 1930, is being commemorated today through historical retrospectives and educational events celebrating his groundbreaking work in planetary science.
·Tombaugh discovered Pluto at age 24, making one of astronomy's most significant findings
·KU's Physics and Astronomy department is hosting Pluto Day to celebrate the discovery and its connection to the university
·The farm boy turned astronomer's legacy continues to inspire scientific exploration decades after his death
·Pluto's classification as a dwarf planet has reshaped understanding of the solar system since Tombaugh's original discovery
drawn from Encyclopedia Britannica, Travel Weekly, Nautilus | Science, Kinkade Funeral Chapel · updated 124d ago