Pluto - the Planet, not the cartoon dog

[Argonavis (William)]

most interesting historical note on the naming of the 10th planet at:

http://www.astromart.com/news/news.asp?news_id=426

[space lover]

Yeah, its an interesting story. There was somthing like this in the latest issue of Australian Sky and Telescope.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Originally Posted by Argonavis

most interesting historical note on the naming of the 10th planet at:

Sorry but I can't see any connection to naming the 10th Planet in that story. Pluto is the 9th Planet.

But it would be interesting if they named 2003UB313 (the 10th Planet ) in order with the others from the table of elements.

Uranium - after Uranus
Neptunium - after Neptune
Plutonium - after Pluto

The next one on the list is Americium. Does that mean they might try call the 10th Planet 'Americo' or 'Americus'? Geez I hope not!

The next element after Americium is 'Curium' I hope they don't use that one either. 'Curious' or 'Curio'.
Not exactly 'Planet' sounding names are they