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Astronomy: Journey to the Cosmic Frontier, 4/e

John D Fix

ISBN: 007299181x
Copyright year: 2006

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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