The wait for Pluto is almost over!

I can say that tomorrow is a long-awaited day. I am sure that is true for many as we finally see New Horizons reach its encounter with Pluto.

(Oh, how I wish that New Horizons would settle in an orbit and remain around Pluto for a while).

I have very vivid memories of checking on the countdown clock for New Horizons, when it was at the level of multiple years.  And yet I have maintained my enthusiasm for the mission. Ok, it wasn't that hard to keep my enthusiasm. This has been something that I have wanted to see since I was about 9.  Some ideas don't get old.

Here is a link from Sky and Telescope "Countdown to New Horizons Encounter with Pluto".

And also some excellent views of Pluto and its never-before-seen topography.

Pluto close-up


And a more comprehensive sit for news and images (including the whale and the donut)



I can't wait for tomorrow!