By tradition, the moons of Pluto have names associated with Hades and the underworld.

ENGADGET: Pluto moon names to be selected by public voting, we talk to astronomer Mark Showalter

The discoverers of Pluto's two tiniest moons are inviting the public to help select names for the new moons.

ENGADGET: Pluto moon names to be selected by public voting, we talk to astronomer Mark Showalter

Star Trek fans have something to rejoice in: "Vulcan" is the leading contender in a vote to name two of Pluto's recently discovered moons.

BBC: 'Vulcan' leads Pluto moon name vote

Pluto has five moons, three of which already have names.

BBC: 'Vulcan' leads Pluto moon name vote

The SETI Institute, a private non-profit, best known for its ties to the eponymous search for extraterrestrial intelligence in the universe, is looking to add a little bit of audience participation to the act of naming Pluto's newly discovered moons, which sport those rather uninspired alphanumeric designations.

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