Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy, Updated Information Center: Status of Pluto


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Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy, Updated, 3/e

Tom Arny

Status of Pluto

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Please be assured our authors will be incorporating information on the recent change in Pluto’s status as a planet in future printings and editions of their texts.

The following websites provide recent information about the planets:
http://skytonight.com/news/3728231.html
Provides a discussion on the International Astronomical Union’s decision process and resolution.

http://skytonight.com/news/3805531.html
Some planetary astronomers are requesting a clearer definition of a planet.

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