National Geographic: Pluto Gets New Name, as Does "Xena"
Astronomers have given Pluto an official number to represent its downgraded status as a "dwarf planet." The icy body nicknamed "Xena" has also received an official name: Eris.
KVOA: Tucson scientist says Pluto should remain a planet
Most of us grew up believing Pluto was a planet. Until last week when a scientific group said it wasn't a planet. Now, a Tucson scientist is launching a worldwide Pluto protest.
The Kentucky Standard: What do you mean Pluto is no longer a planet?
The powers that be have decided Pluto isn’t a planet anymore. It is now considered a “dwarf planet”. The other eight large bodies in our solar system are now to be referred to as “classic planets”.
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Tyler Morning Telegraph: PERPLEXED BY POLLS? PONDER POOR, PUNY PLUTO
We all know how reliable polls can be. After all, it was a poll of pencil-necked, egg-headed as-tronomers that determined Pluto isn't a planet after all.
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