Astronomy Series Postcard: New Horizons Pluto Flyby

NASA launched the New Horizons space probe in January 2006 on a long journey to explore Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. In February 2007, New Horizons gained speed with a gravity assist from Jupiter. This voyage took nearly a decade. Finally, on July 14, 2015, at 11:49 AM GMT (7:49 PM Taiwan Time), New Horizons successfully completed its close flyby of Pluto, capturing clear images of the dwarf planet and its largest moon, Charon. Pluto was no longer just a blurry, pixelated sphere, but revealed a surface resembling a giant heart, and even the beloved Disney dog, Pluto! The excitement is akin to the Rosetta mission's Philae lander touching down on Comet 67P in November 2014. To witness such miracles created by humanity's quest for cosmic exploration within our lifetime is truly fulfilling. Material | Ivory Card Dimensions | 14.2 x 10.5 cm - Through my illustrations, I aim to bring astronomy into everyday life, making it more accessible and integrated into our daily experiences. I hope my artwork will inspire more people to learn about astronomy and embrace its beauty. - Place of Origin / Manufacturing Method Taiwan