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should pluto be a planet?, come and express your feelngs toward this matter
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post Aug 27 2006, 11:54 PM
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do you think pluto shoulkd be a planet?
come and discuss it eith people who share you interest
 
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post Aug 28 2006, 03:12 AM
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What does "planet" means to you?
Yeah. Can you tell me in your own words?
 
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post Aug 28 2006, 09:59 AM
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post Aug 28 2006, 11:55 AM
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I've always doubted that Pluto was a planet..

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The scientists agreed that for a celestial body to qualify as a planet:

* it must be in orbit around the Sun
* it must be large enough that it takes on a nearly round shape
* it has cleared its orbit of other objects

Pluto was automatically disqualified because its highly elliptical orbit overlaps with that of Neptune. It will now join a new category of dwarf planets.


That means that Pluto can't be a planet because it's orbit crosses Neptune's. And since a planet has to have "cleared its orbit of other objects", Pluto can't be a planet.

By the way, this is a very interesting article regarding Pluto's planethood.
 
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post Aug 28 2006, 12:07 PM
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LoL. elaine. i like your pneumonic devices.

pluto should be a planet because thats how i learned it. lol.
 
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post Aug 28 2006, 02:28 PM
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pluto should be a planet because thats how i learned it. lol.

The Earth should be flat because that's how I learned it.
The Earth should be at the center of the universe because that's how I learn it.
Alligators are ornery because they got alls them teeth but no toothbrush, that's how I learned it.
 
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post Aug 28 2006, 03:11 PM
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QUOTE(kryogenix @ Aug 28 2006, 2:28 PM) *
The Earth should be flat because that's how I learned it.
The Earth should be at the center of the universe because that's how I learn it.
Alligators are ornery because they got alls them teeth but no toothbrush, that's how I learned it.


I believe in God because that's how I learned it.

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post Aug 28 2006, 03:13 PM
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Does religion really need to be brought into every single debate?
 
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post Aug 28 2006, 03:28 PM
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QUOTE(kryogenix @ Aug 28 2006, 3:28 PM) *
The Earth should be flat because that's how I learned it.
The Earth should be at the center of the universe because that's how I learn it.

Haha, are you really that old to have learned it that way?
Good point though.
 
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post Aug 28 2006, 03:32 PM
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Haha, are you really that old to have learned it that way?
Good point though.

I believe kyrogenix was using hyperbole to make a point.
 
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post Aug 28 2006, 04:08 PM
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The desision is going to cost the world a bunch of money in my opinion.

Charts, maps, text books, and exhibits will have to be changed. Expensive little bugger that Pluto.
 
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post Aug 28 2006, 04:11 PM
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QUOTE(mipadi @ Aug 28 2006, 3:13 PM) *
Does religion really need to be brought into every single debate?


And then some... whistling.gif
 
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post Aug 28 2006, 04:22 PM
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QUOTE(BonneVache @ Aug 28 2006, 5:08 PM) *
The desision is going to cost the world a bunch of money in my opinion.

Charts, maps, text books, and exhibits will have to be changed. Expensive little bugger that Pluto.

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Not just Pluto. All the Dwarf Planets.. UB313, Ceres, Charon.
And they're still debating Pluto's planethood. If they decide that Pluto is a planet, then the textbooks and stuff will still have to be changed to include the Dwarf Planets.
 
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Not just Pluto. All the Dwarf Planets.. UB313, Ceres, Charon.
And they're still debating Pluto's planethood. If they decide that Pluto is a planet, then the textbooks and stuff will still have to be changed to include the Dwarf Planets.

I don't think it's still under debate—the definition has been accepted, as far as I know.
 
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post Aug 28 2006, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE(mipadi @ Aug 28 2006, 5:24 PM) *
I don't think it's still under debate—the definition has been accepted, as far as I know.

I think it's still being debated.

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Stern said like-minded astronomers had begun a petition to get Pluto reinstated. Car bumper stickers compelling motorists to "Honk if Pluto is still a planet" have gone on sale over the internet and e-mails circulating about the decision have been describing the IAU as the "Irrelevant Astronomical Union".

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/5283956.stm
Or at least, that's what I think that article told me..
 
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post Aug 28 2006, 04:57 PM
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The vote happened Thursday I belive, in favor of stripping pluto's title.



Acronyms anyone?
 
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post Aug 28 2006, 05:16 PM
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QUOTE(BonneVache @ Aug 28 2006, 5:57 PM) *
The vote happened Thursday I belive, in favor of stripping pluto's title.

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/4201...lanets3_416.jpg
Acronyms anyone?

Yes, it did. Astronomers are still working on getting Pluto back as a planet though, if you read the article that I posted.

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I've pretty much memorized the new order of the planets (including DPs).
I have a way to memorize them, if you look in my sig! happy.gif
 
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post Aug 28 2006, 06:07 PM
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Aw, I'm surprised that Justin (sadolakced acid) hasn't posted in this thread. He started a whole Facebook group dedicated to Pluto.
 
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post Aug 28 2006, 11:30 PM
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I believe in God because that's how I learned it.

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I suppose that's sufficient enough, but you'll have a more fulfilling religious life if you do some soul searching and learn theology for yourself. It's a pity, Catholic Forums are down due to maintenance right now, it would be a great place for a person who is a cradle Catholic as yourself.

Oh, wait.
 
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post Aug 29 2006, 01:05 AM
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QUOTE(kryogenix @ Aug 28 2006, 11:30 PM) *
I suppose that's sufficient enough, but you'll have a more fulfilling religious life if you do some soul searching and learn theology for yourself. It's a pity, Catholic Forums are down due to maintenance right now, it would be a great place for a person who is a cradle Catholic as yourself.

Oh, wait.


Ahhh ha ha!
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post Aug 29 2006, 01:06 AM
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did you hear about the 'new planet' near pluto??? and yes i think it should be a planet..
 
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post Aug 29 2006, 01:09 AM
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^ You mean 2003 UB313? That's old news..
And why do you think Pluto should be a planet? If Pluto is later granted planethood again, tehn they'll definitely have to change the definition of a planet.
 
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post Aug 29 2006, 01:15 AM
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when i'm old and ugly, i'm going to tell my grand nieces and nephews, "PLUTO IS A GODDAMN PLANET BECAUSE THAT'S HOW IT IS".

and it'll be pretty sweet to tell people that we lived in the time when pluto was considered a planet.
 
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post Aug 29 2006, 09:13 AM
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I think Jonathan Hodgman (the dude who plays the PC in those Mac commercials) put it best.

http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/medi...ml?itemId=73493

The only strong arguement to keep Pluto as a planet is the sentimental one. If we make Pluto a planet, then we need to classify those other objects as planets. And you wouldn't want to have to memorize "My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizza Cars 2003 UB313 (Xena) AKA (Also Known As) Lesbian.
 
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post Aug 29 2006, 12:46 PM
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QUOTE(kryogenix @ Aug 29 2006, 9:13 AM) *
I think Jonathan Hodgman (the dude who plays the PC in those Mac commercials) put it best.

http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/medi...ml?itemId=73493

The only strong arguement to keep Pluto as a planet is the sentimental one. If we make Pluto a planet, then we need to classify those other objects as planets. And you wouldn't want to have to memorize "My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizza Cars 2003 UB313 (Xena) AKA (Also Known As) Lesbian.


ahah that video was really funny. Xena AKA lesbian.

So that planet they found a while ago called planet X is xena now?

and really how small is pluto.
 
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post Aug 29 2006, 01:03 PM
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QUOTE(pandamonium @ Aug 29 2006, 1:46 PM) *
ahah that video was really funny. Xena AKA lesbian.

So that planet they found a while ago called planet X is xena now?

and really how small is pluto.

Planet X is not UB313. And UB313 hasn't been officially named yet. Xena is just a nickname.
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Although Pluto was discovered as a result of the search for Planet X, it is not considered Planet X. Nor is Kuiper Belt object 2003 UB313

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planet_X

Pluto is smaller than UB313 and Earth's Moon. And I think it's supposed to be about 18% of Earth..
 
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post Aug 29 2006, 02:29 PM
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i feel so sad for pluto.
its always been a planet.
thats how it should be.
 
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post Aug 29 2006, 04:22 PM
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^ Why should it be? Give us a valid reason.
And it hasn't always been a planet. It's been a planet since I think.. 1930.
 
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post Aug 29 2006, 04:35 PM
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QUOTE(kryogenix @ Aug 29 2006, 7:13 AM) *
The only strong arguement to keep Pluto as a planet is the sentimental one. If we make Pluto a planet, then we need to classify those other objects as planets. And you wouldn't want to have to memorize "My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizza Cars 2003 UB313 (Xena) AKA (Also Known As) Lesbian.


yup
it's okay pluto. i love you.
 
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post Aug 29 2006, 07:18 PM
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QUOTE(kryogenix @ Aug 29 2006, 10:13 AM) *
The only strong arguement to keep Pluto as a planet is the sentimental one. If we make Pluto a planet, then we need to classify those other objects as planets. And you wouldn't want to have to memorize "My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizza Cars 2003 UB313 (Xena) AKA (Also Known As) Lesbian.

I have an easier way..
My Very Educated Mother Claire Just Served Us Nine Potatoes And Carrots UB313.
It'll be easier once they give 2003 UB313 a proper name..
 
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i feel so sad for pluto.
its always been a planet.
thats how it should be.


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Reminds me of http://sorrypluto.ytmnd.com/

Plut-OWNED: http://deathstarvspluto.ytmnd.com/
 
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post Aug 30 2006, 04:59 PM
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Most teenagers who argue in favor of Pluto's planetary status do so at least partially in jest. So yeah, let's leave it up to those who actually care about science, shall we?

On a less relevant note...

Kryo and Nate, what happened to your signatures/avatars? It looks as if they were produced by a Chinatown Sanrio store.
 
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post Aug 30 2006, 05:02 PM
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QUOTE(innovation @ Aug 30 2006, 4:59 PM) *
Most teenagers who argue in favor of Pluto's planetary status do so at least partially in jest. So yeah, let's leave it up to those who actually care about science, shall we?


Agreed. mellow.gif

QUOTE(innovation @ Aug 30 2006, 4:59 PM) *
Kryo and Nate, what happened to your signatures/avatars? It looks as if they were produced by a Chinatown Sanrio store.


Agreed. XD.gif
 
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post Aug 30 2006, 08:21 PM
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It's semantics.

pluto could very well be a planet without adding the other three. It is in my book.

why? well, the simple fact that it is nessicary to define what a planet is makes it purely semantics.

There is no arguement over the tempurature water boils, becuase something happens.

what's the mass at which a solar object becomes a planet? there is no set point. What they have defined is a simple set of rules, like, about how to tell if water is scalding.

it's all semantics. there is no scientific reason pluto should not be a planet- planets don't have any greater effect on the solar system than other things, per mass.

two weeks ago, they defined all the "dwarf planets" as full planets. why? it's semantics.

there is no "where do you draw the line". Don't draw a line. admit or reject planets individually. no line is needed. stop seeking one.
 
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post Aug 30 2006, 08:38 PM
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my arguements are not fallicious!
 
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I honestly don't see the point in it at all. Whether we call Pluto a planet or dwarf planet is so unimportant it's ridiculous. It's not going to make a difference. Pluto's there, and it's not affecting us. The end.
 
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post Sep 2 2006, 05:52 PM
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I honestly don't see the point in it at all. Whether we call Pluto a planet or dwarf planet is so unimportant it's ridiculous. It's not going to make a difference. Pluto's there, and it's not affecting us. The end.

Well, I think it's a matter of pride. Pluto was the only planet discovered by the US, so people are fighting to keep it.
At least, that's my opinion.
 
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should pluto be a planet?
does it matter?

"oh gosh...i dunno...should i call it headphones, earphones, or a headset? jeez this might determine the fate of the world"
 
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