2006-08-25 03:51:57 · 24 answers · asked by the challenger 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yeah, we've been calling it a planet for years, why change it now? It's just another instance of the little guy being hassled by the man.
There are some things that science just shouldn't change. A tomato will always be a veggie to me, and Pluto will always be a planet.
2006-08-25 03:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a matter of fact it was an apt decision. If it had'nt been done then with newer n much smaller celestial objects comparable to Pluto being discovered, it would expand the solar system greatly. They would deserve the same planetry status. Science cant be discriminatory. For long pluto as a planet remained an enigma defying the regular celestial features of the rest of the planets. This decision only shows that the age of discovery and renaissance hasnt come to an end. So stop worrying and get your telescope out. You might just make a DEEP IMPACT in the history of astronomy!!!
2006-08-25 11:08:17 · answer #2 · answered by N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. Pluto has been considered a planet for so long. Why, all of a sudden, is Pluto not good enough to be a planet? It does complicate things quite a bit for those of us who have always known it as a planet.
Since it is no longer a planet...what are they going to do about the probe they sent to Pluto that should reach Pluto in the year 2015?
2006-08-25 10:54:47 · answer #3 · answered by Meg...Out of Hybernation 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
true. Things like planet is just a term/defination for something anyway. I don't think we need to be so particular about it.
I will continue to regard pluto as 1 of the 9 planets despite it's demotion by scientist because pluto have always been 1 of my most favourite planet.
2006-08-25 11:08:50 · answer #4 · answered by Retarted Helper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No... as a matter of fact, this simplifies things significantly!! If Pluto had remained a planet, then there are at least 2 dozen more similar objects further out than it that should have gained planet status... UB 313 is among them.
2006-08-25 11:06:31 · answer #5 · answered by hyperhealer3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pluto is still always going to be the furthest planet from the sun as far as I'm concerned. They may change history books but they can't change everything that I learned growing up. I'll always remember you Pluto!
2006-08-25 10:55:42 · answer #6 · answered by Amy A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that if Pluto really doesn't qualify as a planet, than it is good to correct the problem... I hope this is a sign of someone correcting the government.. Bush( let's start from the top)
2006-08-25 10:56:07 · answer #7 · answered by missy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do agree with the fact that it complicates things, books will need to be remade, teachers will need new curriculums, but I mean, it had an odd orbit, and was so small that it's OK to call it an asteriod, that just happens to be similiar to a planet.
2006-08-25 10:54:38 · answer #8 · answered by Victor O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. It is sort of weird to demote a planet. It will only create confusion among the general public and worse makes life difficult for school goers in their quizzes. :(
2006-08-25 10:55:39 · answer #9 · answered by A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it complicated much .... well maybe just getting new text books for the kiddies at school. Personally, I don't think they should have .... was it bothering them that much? Was it poking and making fun of the astronomers? Was it making faces at the other planets? I really didn't see a need.
2006-08-25 10:55:59 · answer #10 · answered by spartexcites 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋