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Title
Name Suggestion "Percilo"
Subject
Pluto; Planet X; Astronomy; Planetary Discovery; Percilo; Lowell Observatory; Flagstaff, Arizona.
Description
Thirteen-year-old Jennie Elizabeth Hoeber suggests the name "Percilo" for the newly discovered Planet X. Hoeber's suggestion combines the first and last name of Percival Lowell, founder of Lowell Observatory where the discovery took place. This letter also highlights the increased interest in astronomy that Planet X inspired, especially among the younger generation.
Creator
Hoeber, Jennie Elizabeth.
Date
1930-03-16.
Rights
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Format
Handwritten letter
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
Pluto Collection. Percilo.jpg