On July 29, 2005 astronomers announced that an object was discovered that was slightly larger than Pluto and further away.  If confirmed, this may be our tenth planet!!!  This object has an official astronomical name of 2003 UB313 .  The staff of the WLSC SMART-Center thinks 2003 UB313 is a lousy name for our new planet.  What do you think the tenth planet should be called?  Send your name idea for the tenth planet to:

  e-mail:     strongro@wlsc.edu

Or mail the information to:
Name the Tenth Planet
WLSC SMART-Center
1610 Warwood Avenue 
Wheeling , WV   26003 
 
We will post our 10 favorites on our web site   http://smartcener.org
     
       The staff of the WLSC SMART-Center will come to your school to present a free science program if your name idea is selected as our top favorite.  Deadline for Name the Tenth Planet Contest is December 15, 2005 .  All you need to send is:
  
Your First Name and Last Initial:
Grade Level: (K-12)
Teacher Name
School
County
State
Name for Tenth Planet

100 words or less describing why you think your name idea is the best name for our tenth planet