This is just as bad as when they changed the pronunciation of Uranus from yourANUS to yourINus.
2006-08-26 14:56:44 · 12 answers · asked by nquizzitiv 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
seriously, i feel somewhat vindicated. i have known since i was about twelve that pluto does not have the physical and orbital characteristics set by the major bodies in the solar system. later, after the discovery of hundreds of other bodies with orbits similar to pluto's, i knew this was inevitable. the international astronomical union corrected the mistake of classifying pluto as a planet initially. this does not change anything about the solar system or pluto, but it does change the language to fit observation. this means that anything that has a similar orbit to a bunch of other bodies is a dwarf planet. pluto and charon are considered a binary system.
(1) A classical planet is a celestial body that (a) is in orbit around the Sun, (b) has sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces so that it assumes a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape, and (c) has cleared the neighborhood around its orbit.
(2) A dwarf planet is a celestial body that (a) is in orbit around the Sun, (b) has sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces so that it assumes a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape, (c) has not cleared the neighborhood around its orbit, and (d) is not a satellite.
(3) All other objects orbiting the Sun shall be referred to collectively as "Small Solar System Bodies".
2006-08-26 15:05:20 · answer #1 · answered by warm soapy water 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Snow White needs an extra dwarf.
2006-08-26 22:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by Shot At Sight 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it sad that such a 'big' deal is being made of a 'little planet' sorry not funny but had to be said.
2006-08-26 22:01:45 · answer #3 · answered by Tom H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
President Bush said that it was a great decision because it will save NASA a lot of money. It's one less planet for them to go and visit.
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2006-08-26 22:13:51 · answer #4 · answered by MotorCityMadman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait!! they changed the name of uranus?????
2006-08-26 22:03:20 · answer #5 · answered by the1princessh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, they are just prejudiced against short people
2006-08-26 21:59:14 · answer #6 · answered by generalgrievous16 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is. But what's your question now?
2006-08-26 22:02:04 · answer #7 · answered by The All-Knowing Sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may seem like it
2006-08-26 22:03:11 · answer #8 · answered by dale 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, we should have a memorial service
2006-08-26 22:01:45 · answer #9 · answered by sarahbeth 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it's only ice...haven't you been there....I forgot to bring my lawn chair back !
2006-08-26 22:04:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋