Just last night the SOFIA Observatory observed Pluto during an occultation [1], a very rare event. The main purpose is to help characterize Pluto's atmosphere

Just last night the SOFIA Observatory observed Pluto during an occultation [1], a very rare event. The main purpose is to help characterize Pluto's atmosphere and, along with New Horizons, the data will help calibrate future Earth-based observations of Pluto. [1] http://www.nasa.gov/feature/sofia-in-the-right-place-at-the-right-time-for-pluto-observations http://www.nasa.gov/feature/sofia-in-the-right-place-at-the-...