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.

The Clay Center Observatory
20 Newton Street
Brookline, MA 02445


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