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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Ian on Nov 14, 2006, 10:40:12

Title: Earth is not a planet!
Post by: Ian on Nov 14, 2006, 10:40:12
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,6-2451208,00.html

:D
Title: Earth is not a planet!
Post by: Rick on Nov 14, 2006, 10:52:54
Yeah, that "has cleared its neighbourhood" clause was the wolly bit they cooked up to make sure Pluto was excluded... ;)

I still think the original proposal was clearer. It was also more universally applicable. But there you are. The sheep are taking over... ;)