“Pluto is as far across as Manhattan to Miami, but its atmosphere is bi...” — Alan Stern Quote

“Pluto is as far across as Manhattan to Miami, but its atmosphere is bigger than the Earth's.”

“Pluto has a very interesting history, and there is a lot of work that we need to do to understand this very complicated place.”

“No one working as an astronomer is shackled in chains. This is a tremendous profession. There are lots of neat people, and you get to do cool things. If I had to say something negative, it's that there's often a whole lot of travel that takes me away from my children. That can be a bummer a lot of times.”

“We have tacos and burritos and things that sound Mexican. But to me, it's about great-tasting food in an atmosphere sympathetic to the food, prepared freshly and served to the customer in a way that's customizable.”

“Climate change is a consequence of the build up of greenhouse gases over the past 200 years in the atmosphere, and virtually all these emissions came from the rich countries.”

“I think the atmosphere of a Prom concert can change your life, in the best way. It's so deep, the feeling you have there. The audience is so close, and there are so many of them, that you feel they are almost embracing you.”