Science: And then there were 8
The International Astronomical Union decided to do a complete 180 in their latest view of our solar system. There are now 8, not 12, planets! Pluto got the boot and is now classified as a 'dwarf planet', while the remaining 8 are the classical planets.
The general consensus is that if we start calling Xena, Charon, and all other 'ice balls' out there planets, we'll soon be considering the entry of dozens upon dozens of planets into our neck of the woods. Not only that, but many of the 'dwarf planets' are in fact larger and more massive than Pluto. So if Pluto was a planet, they would have to be considered planets too.
Be sure to check the headlines tomorrow... we might be the last planet left soon!
The general consensus is that if we start calling Xena, Charon, and all other 'ice balls' out there planets, we'll soon be considering the entry of dozens upon dozens of planets into our neck of the woods. Not only that, but many of the 'dwarf planets' are in fact larger and more massive than Pluto. So if Pluto was a planet, they would have to be considered planets too.
Be sure to check the headlines tomorrow... we might be the last planet left soon!
posted by Matt at 8:04 p.m.
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