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Originally Posted by barx1963
Not really, having moons is not one of the criteria for planet status which are - <LI sizcache0390170421181596="54 161 8" sizset="false">is in orbit around the Sun, <LI sizcache0390170421181596="54 161 10" sizset="false">has sufficient mass to assume hydrostatic equilibrium (a nearly round shape), and
- has "cleared the neighbourhood" around its orbit.
Given Haumea has satellites and there are maybe hundreds, thousands or millions of similar objects either with or without satellites, the status of Pluto as a minor planet makes perfect sense.
Malcolm |
Cleared it's neighbourhood around its orbit ?????
I think the people of Russia may disagree with that.
Or even maybe the Dinosaurs.
Are you telling us that Pluto is not round
Is Pluto not in orbit around the Sun
The only thing going against Pluto is it's size as far as I can see.
Cheers
