New Horizons launched on January 19, 2006, and itâll reach Pluto on July 14, 2015. Do a little math and youâll find that it has taken 9 years, 5 months and 25 days. The Voyager spacecraft did the distance between Earth and Pluto in about 12.5 years, although, neither spacecraft actually flew past Pluto.
Sparta (Doric Greek: ÏÏÎ¬ÏÏÎ±, SpÃ¡rtÄ; Attic Greek: ÏÏÎ¬ÏÏÎ·, SpÃ¡rtÄ) was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece. In antiquity the city-state was known as Lacedaemon (Î»Î±ÎºÎµÎ´Î±Î¯Î¼ÏÎ½, LakedaÃ­mÅn), while the name Sparta referred to its main settlement on the banks of the Eurotas River in Laconia, in south-eastern Peloponnese. Around 650 BC, it rose to become the dominant military land-power in ancient Greece.
Interactive Map of Sparta. Sparta, North Carolina is a step back in time-friendly people, relaxing atmosphere and beautiful vistas. Sparta is located in the northwest mountains of North Carolina less than 3 hours' drive from Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and Winston-Salem.ebit/Credit Card Payments of Utility Bills. Effective May 1, 2014 the Town of Sparta will be able to accept credit and debit card payments for utility bills. Please be advised that a transaction fee of 2.15% will be charged to your card at the time of payment.