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Date: 26 Aug 2006 14:08:40
From: Gareth Slee
Subject: Pluto's OK
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The IAU decided this week to remove Pluto from the list of planets. A
spokesman released this statement, "We're awfully sorry to have to let
Pluto go, but this restructuring is necessary to move this solar system
forward. We've got to tighten our asteroid belt and make difficult
decisions. We've really enjoyed working with Pluto in the past and wish
it no ill will. We look on this event as a great opportunity to
revitalize our system."
Behind the scenes however, things were reportedly more heated. Rumors
abound that Pluto orbited slower than other planets, often appearing
sluggish and possibly intoxicated. Some have reportedly complained
about off color jokes directed at Uranus. Lawsuits by several asteroids
demanding inclusion in the solar system reportedly also motivated the
committee to take a hard line on planet definition. An original plan to
use the world "Pluton" was rejected by their lawyers as demeaning and
discriminatory.
Others have defended Pluto, claiming the decision to downsize was based
on unjust discrimination. One anonymous insider claimed, "It's a new
solar system, and if you're not wearing rings, or you're too small,
you're just not flashy enough for the kids today. Besides, the
committee was always uncomfortable with the attraction between Pluto
and its long-term partner, Charon. It's just prejudice I tell you."
Pluto's press agent released this statement, "While Pluto is saddened
by this turn of events, it's not bitter, rather Pluto looks on this as
an opportunity to explore new and exciting projects."
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Gareth Slee
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Date: 26 Aug 2006 09:46:23
From: Sanny
Subject: Pluto is Planet, We have 11 Planets.
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Pluto Diameter is 2300 km That is Quite Big. So we cannot say it is a
astroid.
Astroid has size of maximum 1-2 kms.
Although most asteroids are small, Ceres (newly redefined as a Dwarf
Planet) is over 900km diameter, and there are several that are well
over 100km across.
Moon is a satellite of Earth, Why as it revolves arround the Earth and
is big enough to have a gravity.
Pluto is a Planet as it also moves arround Sun and has a Gravitational
Pull for objects sitting on it.
Any heavenly body which revolves arround a star and has significant
gravity can be considered as a Planet.
Astroids are so small that they do not have any gravity just like other
small objects on earth.
Instead of having 11 Planets Scientists disregarded Pluto as a Planet.
A Man is Tall
A Man is Short
A Man is Fat
Whatever he is he is a Man. Simmilarly A Planet whether Big or Small is
a Planet. Pluto
Pluto Diameter is 2300 km That is Quite Big. So we cannot say it is a
astroid.
Bye
Sanny
Play Chess at: http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html
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Date: 26 Aug 2006 08:21:43
From: RMOLLISE
Subject: Re: Pluto's OK
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And he ain't the only one...<badda boom >...
;-)
Martin R. Howell wrote:
> On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 14:08:40 +0100, Gareth Slee wrote:
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> > The IAU decided this week to remove Pluto from the list of planets.
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> Rumor has it that the action was taken because Pluto was fuc%$ng Goofy.
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> --
> Martin R. Howell
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> "The Astro Post"
> www.theastropost.com
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Date: 26 Aug 2006 08:15:05
From: Martin R. Howell
Subject: Re: Pluto's OK
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On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 14:08:40 +0100, Gareth Slee wrote:
> The IAU decided this week to remove Pluto from the list of planets.
Rumor has it that the action was taken because Pluto was fuc%$ng Goofy.
--
Martin R. Howell
"The Astro Post"
www.theastropost.com
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Date: 26 Aug 2006 11:18:05
From: Stephen Paul
Subject: Re: Pluto's OK
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Martin R. Howell wrote:
> On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 14:08:40 +0100, Gareth Slee wrote:
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>> The IAU decided this week to remove Pluto from the list of planets.
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>
> Rumor has it that the action was taken because Pluto was fuc%$ng Goofy.
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Now _that_ makes sense.
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Date: 26 Aug 2006 08:06:51
From: RMOLLISE
Subject: Re: Pluto's OK
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Hi Gareth:
That's not the way I hear it. What I understand Pluto said was:
"Bark, bark."
Translation?
"Where's that damned mouse with my supper?"
and...
"Mmmm-mmm...Persephone...WHAT A WOMAN!"
The dwarf planet Pluto, however, had nothing to say, being either an
icy rock ball or a rocky ice ball at an average temperature of 45
degrees kelvin, he doesn't say much.
;-)
Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of:
Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope
and
The Urban Astronomer's Guide
<http://skywatch.brainiac.com/astroland >
The Annual SCT User Imaging Contest is Underway!
<http://www.rothritter.com/contest/2006/ >
Gareth Slee wrote:
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> Pluto's press agent released this statement, "While Pluto is saddened
> by this turn of events, it's not bitter, rather Pluto looks on this as
> an opportunity to explore new and exciting projects."
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Date: 26 Aug 2006 16:14:27
From: Gareth Slee
Subject: Re: Pluto's OK
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RMOLLISE <rmollise@hotmail.com > wrote:
> Hi Gareth:
>
> That's not the way I hear it. What I understand Pluto said was:
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> "Bark, bark."
LOL :-)
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Gareth Slee
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Date: 26 Aug 2006 16:05:54
From: RMOLLISE
Subject: Re: Pluto's OK
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geo wrote:
> All is over. Silent, mournful, abandoned, broken, Pluto recedes into the
> darkness.
No it's not. Pluto's still happily careening along in his orbit. Just
like he did yesterday, or the day before. He is silent, since he's just
a little ball of rock and ice without consciousness, but he is not
mournful, and does not feel abandoned. '
;-)
Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of:
Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope
and
The Urban Astronomer's Guide
<http://skywatch.brainiac.com/astroland >
The Annual SCT User Imaging Contest is Underway!
<http://www.rothritter.com/contest/2006/ >
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Date: 27 Aug 2006 03:42:12
From: geo
Subject: Re: Pluto's OK
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"RMOLLISE" <rmollise@hotmail.com > wrote in message
news:1156633554.651110.62720@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com...
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> No it's not. Pluto's still happily careening along in his orbit. Just
> like he did yesterday, or the day before. He is silent, since he's just
> a little ball of rock and ice without consciousness, but he is not
> mournful, and does not feel abandoned. '
But if Pluto's demoted, can Mercury be far behind? Then Mars, and,
finally....gasp....Earth itself!! Imagine telling our kids that they live
on an .... object. The blow to their self-esteem will be incalculable.
This appeasement of the planet-demoters will only make them hungrier.
Besides, I picture Pluto as the Charlie Chaplin of planets, a Little Tramp,
kind of shuffling around at the edge of the solar system. Hey, he even has
his little pet moon, Charon. Then that big mean-looking guy with the
painted-on moustache comes and gives him grief.....like kicking him out of
the Planets Club. Such heartlessness. What the hell's Pluto ever done to
anybody, anyway?
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Date: 26 Aug 2006 14:24:47
From: RMOLLISE
Subject: Re: Pluto is Planet, We have 11 Planets.
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Sanny wrote:
> Pluto Diameter is 2300 km That is Quite Big. So we cannot say it is a
> astroid.
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> Astroid has size of maximum 1-2 kms.
>
Who told you that?
Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of:
Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope
and
The Urban Astronomer's Guide
<http://skywatch.brainiac.com/astroland >
The Annual SCT User Imaging Contest is Underway!
<http://www.rothritter.com/contest/2006/ >
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Date: 26 Aug 2006 17:31:28
From: geo
Subject: Re: Pluto's OK
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All is over. Silent, mournful, abandoned, broken, Pluto recedes into the
darkness.
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