Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted August 16, 2006 ...but now it turns out astronomists seem poised to add three clumps of rock to the established order of the nine existing planets. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14364833/ I'm fine with "Charon" (the name of the ferryman Chris DeBurgh urged people crossing the River Styx not to pay until he got them to the other side) and would suggest it be the Death List's adopted new planet. "Ceres" was a bit of a lame goddess and I don't think merits having a whole planet named after her. And as for "2003 UB313", well that really captures the imagination.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted August 16, 2006 ...as for "2003 UB313", well that really captures the imagination.... Doesn't it though? I am saddened though that they didn't opt to name one of the planets Goofy or in a pinch how about Disney? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted August 16, 2006 According to some guy on Radio Four this morning there will now be a mass of planets added, expanding the solar system well into three figures. Once we colonise them all I guess this new lot of freezing, lifeless apologies will constitute the Third Solar System and be full of sweatshops and fermenting terrorist cells, or summat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted August 16, 2006 ...but now it turns out astronomists seem poised to add three clumps of rock to the established order of the nine existing planets. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14364833/ I'm fine with "Charon" (the name of the ferryman Chris DeBurgh urged people crossing the River Styx not to pay until he got them to the other side) and would suggest it be the Death List's adopted new planet. "Ceres" was a bit of a lame goddess and I don't think merits having a whole planet named after her. And as for "2003 UB313", well that really captures the imagination.... It's a debate that will go on for quite a while, going back and forth. I wonder if they're going to do another interview with the woman who named Pluto originally. She's getting on a bit, might get a fleeting mention in the papers. Actually I forget her name but there was an article on the BBC site earlier in the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted August 16, 2006 I hope they are going to give them snappier names. How about Micky, Minnie & Donald? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted August 24, 2006 Pluto no longer a planet, say astronomers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted August 24, 2006 Pluto no longer a planet, say astronomers These astronomers are so fickle. Just the other day they were going to add three more planets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Strangelove 14 Posted August 24, 2006 It's a debate that will go on for quite a while, going back and forth. I wonder if they're going to do another interview with the woman who named Pluto originally. She's getting on a bit, might get a fleeting mention in the papers. Actually I forget her name but there was an article on the BBC site earlier in the year. From reading your other post... is it Venetia Phair? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,195 Posted August 24, 2006 Great shame. But at least Holst will no longer be spinning in his grave with everyone berating him for not including a 9th planet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunjaman5000 30 Posted August 24, 2006 Does this mean Plutonium will be removed from the periodic table? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Defarge 21 Posted August 25, 2006 This just in: No links yet, but The Astronomical Society of Pluto has just determined that Earth no longer fits the Plutonian criteria for planethood. In an impassioned speech , Grand Astronomer Flapsuuk Bleeb stated 'Earth is a puny asteroid-like entity which is irrelevant to the solar system and not worthy of further discussion' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted September 3, 2006 Mr Tombaugh's widow Patricia is still alive at 94. If she dies next year she'll surely get an obit as this will be relatively fresh in the news. I'm sure one of his colleagues is still alive too. No health news mind, but you never know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted September 7, 2006 Iran implicated in Pluto's demotion - The USA have threatened retribution Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald rick 9 Posted September 14, 2006 They've named one of Pluto's fellow dwarf planets. Eris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted September 14, 2006 They've named one of Pluto's fellow dwarf planets. Eris. Eric, would have been better, and as it's bigger than Pluto, that could have been renamed "little Ern". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 125 Posted September 14, 2006 Why can't they just bloody well leave things alone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted June 12, 2008 Pluto becomes a plutoid, as does its brother Eric Eris. I bet it's a right laugh at these astronomical classification committee meetings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted June 22, 2008 Found this on Wiki:- On February 11, 2004, 38-year-old cast member Javier Cruz died when he was accidentally run over by the Beauty and the Beast parade float in a backstage area. Cruz was dressed as Pluto at the time. This led OSHA to fine Disney $6,300 for having cast members in restricted areas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
