Stephen Colbert talks to party pooper Neil deGrasse Tyson about Pluto

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Laura Vitto
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Everyone is thrilled about the first clear photos of Pluto, except for Neil deGrasse Tyson.

The noted astrophysicist/occasional party-pooper is pretty over Pluto, and has even referred to himself as an "accessory" to Pluto's demotion from planet to dwarf planet.

Tyson joined Stephen Colbert for an online-only Late Show clip to discuss the latest images taken from the New Horizons spacecraft's closest pass of Pluto.

While Tyson concedes that it's pretty awesome to see these latest photos, Pluto remains relatively unimpressive in his mind.

Dear Pluto, Lookin’ good. But you’re still a Dwarf Planet — get over it. Love, Neil deGrasse Tyson pic.twitter.com/qBBD9feG6e— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) July 15, 2015

Don't worry about it, Pluto. Colbert's still on your side:

Whoa. pic.twitter.com/SjGf5qqz54— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) July 14, 2015

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