The Rise and Fall of PlutoPluto was a world-changing event for its discovery, naming, and ultimately demotion. The discovery of Pluto was underway before Pluto's discoverer, Clyde Tombaugh, could walk. In 1906, a man named Percival Lowell founded the Lowell Observatory. Lowell and his colleagues were constantly searching for "Planet X." Lowell spent his days in persistent research until his death in 1916. After his death, research was suspended until 1929; his wife, a widow, slowed down the research due to her legal detention of his observatory. At the time, she wanted to sell the observatory for her own benefit. The legal sessions lasted more than ten years. Over time, he was able to continue his astronomical studies. Director of the observatory, Vesto Melvin Slipher was looking for a fine mind to continue the search for Planet X. As history shows, Clyde Tombaugh would be a saving grace. This bright young man of 23 was immediately put to work. (Thomas, P. 437, 224) On February 18, 1930, after more than a year of hard concentration, Tombaugh discovered possible moving objects. A poor quality photograph taken proved that there was a moving object nearby. They decided this was something big and shared their knowledge with Harvard who supported them and spread the word. The discovery caused a worldwide sensation! From New York to China, the discovery of a possible new planet was talked about and praised. The Lowell Observatory had the naming rights when naming their discovery. Thousands and thousands of name suggestions were pouring in, from all corners of the world, with names from A to Z. Tombaugh worried that director Slipher would choose quickly before it got out of hand. Constance ... middle of paper ... any of the other objects we can identify in our solar system. But despite protests and arguments, the vote passed and Pluto is now a “dwarf planet.” (Smith, Heather R, Nasa)In conclusion, Pluto's impact has undoubtedly changed the world. Not only in its discovery, but also in its naming and the end of its time as a true planet in our solar system. This led to protests and votes, but the story of Pluto will always live on, it was one of the most important astrological discoveries and retrogrades we have ever experienced. Without this discovery, the world would never have been the same. And because of this experience, we can now learn about future discoveries, which will always come and will be just as fascinating as they always were. Science needs discoveries and arguments like this to keep our knowledge accelerating. From here we have the rise and fall of Pluto.