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Old 12-06-2008, 03:13 AM
JonathanN
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It's official: IAU says Pluto is a "plutoid"

Good morning all,

Well, it's official. The International Astronomical Union has declared that objects like Pluto and Eris are henceforth to be known as "plutoids".

This'll put the cat amongst the pigeons . . . sorry, I meant plutinos amongst the asteroids.

Details at www.spaceinfo.com.au/iau20080612.html

Regards,

Jonathan


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