According to the IAU, the new names honor human exploration, travelers, explorers and scientists, pioneering journeys, and mysterious destinations taken from history, literature, and mythology. (newatlas.com)
For every microsurgeon who has found himself unable to clasp a diaper pin, there is a supermom who has whisked the baby away to some mysterious destination, returning seconds later with a magically clean and smiling cherub on her lap and a slightly condescending smile on her face. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
Honouring the epic exploration of Pluto that New Horizons accomplished, many of the feature names in the Pluto system pay homage to the spirit of human exploration, honouring travellers, explorers and scientists, pioneering journeys, and mysterious destinations. (sciencedaily.com)