http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 09:35:21 PDT Sun, 19 May 2013 09:35:21 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=510171 We list and briefly describe over a hundred pieces of classical and popular music inspired by reasonable astronomical ideas, and we discuss ways that instructors (and those working in informal settings) can use music to enhance an astronomy class or program. Written and web-based resources for exploring astronomical influences in music are also provided. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=510157 Read Clyde Tombaugh's Description of How He Discovered Pluto Now you can read the story of Pluto's discovery in Clyde Tombaugh's own words on the web site of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific at: http://www.astrosociety.org/pluto/ This article is part of "Astronomy Beat," a series of behind-the-scenes looks at how astronomy is actually done, written by noted scientists, amateur astronomers, and educators. The series is a membership benefit in the Society and includes reminiscences from many creative people in the field. The ASP is making Tombaugh's article public in recognition of the continuing interest in the saga of little Pluto.