Scared Pluto, but still so brave
Rory Burg will not be at all happy about this latest treachery of the International Astronomical Union against our disenfranchised friend, the former planet Pluto. Talk about adding insult to injury!
Once the proud outermost planet of the solar system, Pluto has been consigned to the status of a small-town telephone number after the world’s paramount astronomical body tore up its membership of the cosmic A-list.
The enigmatic, icy world spotted in 1930 has been given the official moniker of 134340 Pluto.
It has been lumped among 136,562 asteroids and other small bodies by the Minor Planet Centre (MPC), which is part of the Paris-headquartered International Astronomical Union (IAU).
Pluto’s satellites, Charon, Nix and Hydra, have been numbered 134340 I, 134340 II and 134340 III respectively under the latest minor planet list, which was compiled on September 7.
I have it on good authority that Rory intends to remain very active in this matter. And I’ve given my word that I will be lending whatever assistance possible towards righting this grievous wrong.
The IAU should regard itself as on notice.
posted by Jacob A. Stam at 9/14/2006 12:16:00 AM
2 Comments:
Aw Jeremy, please say it ain't true...!!!
So Pluto is a victim of mach geopolitik???
This may require remedy by way of action at the International Court of Justice, at the very least. The ramifications will require weighty consideration, for which I will need to consult with my learned colleague, Rory.
Jeez, who'd'a thought...?
Thanks for the deep background, Jeremy.
... ~1950s? I forget ...
Pretty sure it was the 1930s when Pluto was identified...
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