Nina Burney
Nina Burney is known for her role in naming the dwarf planet Pluto. At just 11 years old, she suggested the name which was ultimately adopted, linking it to the Roman god of the underworld. Her suggestion was selected from over a thousand entries received by the Lowell Observatory, marking a significant moment in astronomical history.
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Nina Burney suggested the name Pluto for the newly discovered planet.
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