Seems logical I suppose. #startrek ➡ @verge: ‘Vulcan’ selected by public as name for Pluto’s newly discovered moon http://t.co/MPuCNBuohb
February 26, 2013
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Vulcan wins poll to name Pluto moons, but scientists could ignore result
If 174,062 fans get their way, one of Pluto's moons will soon officially be referred to as Vulcan. The name, inspired by Spock's fictional home planet, won a public poll conducted by the SETI Institute. Presented a list with 21 possible candidates, voters put their weight behind Vulcan en masse.