Astronomers need your help naming new newly found moons

pluto PER NASA

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Posted: 02/11/2013

 

Astronomers recently uncovered two previously unknown moons of Pluto, and now they need names.

You can help name Pluto's two moons by voting online.

Right now they are being called "P-4" and "P-5".

Pluto's other three known moons are named after Greek mythological characters.

If you'd like to help choose the names for Pluto’s two new moons click here.

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