The Great Pluto Debate!
The news has already been out there for a few days, but let this be the official announcement from the Society for the Preservation of Pluto as a Planet:


THE GREAT PLUTO DEBATE!

The Clay Center Observatory announces a multimedia presentation about Pluto followed by The Great Pluto Debate on Sunday February 4, 2007, the 101st anniversary of the birthday of Clyde Tombaugh, discoverer of Pluto.

In 2006, the International Astronomical Union voted to demote Pluto. Thousands of average citizens all over the world have protested this decision. What's the big fuss about? Come find out all about Pluto and enjoy a friendly debate concerning its status. Learn about the history of Pluto and the upcoming mission to Pluto. Discover what will happen next in our solar system!

Panelists include:
Owen Gingerich, Chair, IAU Planet Definition Committee
Brian Marsden, Director, Minor Planet Center, Harvard CfA
Gareth Williams, Associate Director, Minor Planet Center, Harvard CfA
Jane Luu, Professor and Astronomer, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Kelly Beatty, Executive Editor, Sky and Telescope
Arsen R. Hajian, U.S. Naval Observatory
Andy Cheng, New Horizons Mission to Pluto
Michael A. Burstein, President, SP3
Nomi S. Burstein, Vice President, SP3

The Clay Center will be open for refreshments at 1:30 PM. The program will begin promptly at 2:00 PM followed by tours of the Clay Center starting at 3:30 PM.

Recommended for ages 8 to adult and all lovers of astronomy.

Seating limited to 400. Reservations are required. Please register at http://www.claycenter.org.

Free souvenirs.

Visit http://www.plutoisaplanet.org for more information on International Save Pluto Day.

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