09-30-2019, 07:53 PM
(09-30-2019, 07:23 PM)JHG Wrote:(10-11-2018, 07:07 PM)Kyng Wrote: Yeah, I'll admit that I miss it sometimes. I mean, I completely understand the scientific justification for demoting it - but, even so, I grew up with Pluto being a planet!
Think of it this way-Pluto got a promotion. From smallest planet to largest Kuiper Belt object.
I guess that's one way of thinking about it
! Then again, it depends on whether or not Eris is larger. (According to current estimates, Eris is a smidge smaller than Pluto, but I wouldn't be at all surprised if subsequent measurements resulted in those estimates being revised one day)
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