@tcn33 It’s not a planet unless Ceres, Haumea, Makemake, Eris, 2207OR10, Quaoar, Sedna, Orcus, 2002MS4 & Salacia are, too. +prob many more.
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@kchangnyt transitions between dwarf & non-dwarf status, as happens. Under this revised scheme doesn't suddenly become or cease being planet
@DrFunkySpoon Everyone forgets Gingerich et al proposed exactly that & everyone hated that too.
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@kchangnyt I don't think everyone hated it. Some slight tweaks were requested & process went off the rails. Have u read accounts of Prague? -
@DrFunkySpoon I’m referring to the public reaction. People just wanted Pluto, not to clutter the solar system. - 7 more replies
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@kchangnyt For example read account by@b0yle of the IAU process in Prague.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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