Wednesday, August 23, 2006

A bit more sense

is coming out of the IAU:

Positing new planets divides astronomers.

I do think Pluto should be left alone (though I'm glad to see the term "pluton" is, apparently, history). It's been a planet for 76 years - leave it that way.

Not quite sure what to make of the "dwarfs", but I will have the soundtrack to Snow White running through my head for the rest of the day.

Does the term "orbital dominance" strike anyone else as a bit... kinky?

Edited to add ~

I Heart Pluto

"The solar system is a mess."

Funny! Hat tip to AstroCocktail for pointing this article out.

3 comments:

TrappedInColorado said...

Yes. That does sound kinky. We'll have to talk about that. Can I be orbitally dominant with you? ;)

Laura Elizabeth said...

Ah my dearest Trapped. You are as deeply warped as I am.

TrappedInColorado said...

I consider that one of the nicest compliments I've received this year!