Spock, Hillary, Cthulhu & Other New Names for Pluto and Its Moons

The video discusses the New Horizons mission's exploration of Pluto and its moon, Charon. It explains the process of naming features on these celestial bodies, highlighting the themes used for naming, such as underworld mythology for Pluto and fictional space explorers for Charon. The International Astronomical Union oversees the naming process to ensure consistency and avoid arbitrary names. The video also mentions public involvement in suggesting and voting on names. Finally, it encourages viewers to support SciShow on Patreon and subscribe to their channel.

What themes were primarily used for naming features on Pluto?

Who was Pluto named after and what was the significance of this name?

What is the name of the region on Pluto that was named after Clyde Tombaugh?

What naming theme was chosen for the features on Charon?

Can you name some of the craters on Charon that reference popular culture?