Is Pluto a really a Dwarf? What would Grumpy say?

Alex · 08-24-2006, 08:50 AM

Here's the Bad Astronomer's initial reaction. The important thing, I think, is that the whole debate is silly as it is an attempt to create a scientific distinction where none exists.

Another thing I've found interesting is that 90% of the people seem to, upon hearing about this debate, immediately think about having to revise that mnemonic. I never knew there was a mnemonic for it. It's been kind of like learning that everybody but me is in on a secret.

08-24-2006, 08:50 AM	#9
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Here's the Bad Astronomer's initial reaction. The important thing, I think, is that the whole debate is silly as it is an attempt to create a scientific distinction where none exists. Another thing I've found interesting is that 90% of the people seem to, upon hearing about this debate, immediately think about having to revise that mnemonic. I never knew there was a mnemonic for it. It's been kind of like learning that everybody but me is in on a secret.
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