Definition Of The Word Planet

[InfiniteNow]

But it *was* announced that they would make a decision in this matter on the IAU's General Assembly. I'd be very surprised if members of the IAU were unaware of what was going on.

But not all members could a) free up their schedules or :eek: afford travel, lodging, and dining costs, or arrange for childcare, or... Scientists are not very often a financially well-to-do bunch! :shocked: However, I bet none of them do not have access to the web.

[figment]

It's quite possible that the standard practice at these get-togethers is to take care of your own business and then go home, which is what I think happened in Prague. Sure would be great if everyone would just accept the IAU's decision and move on. :)

[Southtown]

BAH! What's more important: to have a good definition, or to just get past it?

[LJP07]

The underlying fact under all the rubble is that a definition has been made, which is more important in that respect and whatever is found which is actually more important can be grouped into groups on what their definitions are so people understand what each group is and has in common.

 

Pluto still exists, it hasn't been removed and thrown into a cosmic incinerator, the definition is there, I think it's a good idea to have the definition, Pluto didn't get " demoted ", it got re-named.