Visual observation of Pluto using amateur telescopes is challenging due to its faint magnitude (currently 14.4), requiring instruments larger than 8 inches in aperture for a reasonable chance of ...
Pluto reaches opposition at 3 A.M. EDT, presenting an optimal viewing opportunity due to its apparent brightness and the absence of moonlight. Visual observation requires a telescope with an aperture ...
The debate over Pluto’s planetary status has been ongoing since its reclassification as a “dwarf planet” in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Recent discussions and new scientific ...