| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xiii, 267 pages ; 21 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Summary |
The astronomer who inadvertently triggered the "demotion" of Pluto in his effort to officially recognize the solar system's tenth planet describes the ensuing debates and public outcry while revealing the behind-the-scenes story of his discovery. |
| Contents |
Prologue: Pluto dies -- What is a planet? -- A millennium of planets -- The moon is my nemesis -- The second-best thing -- An icy nail -- The end of the solar system -- Raining = pouring -- Lilah, an intermission -- The tenth planet -- Stealing the show -- Planet or not -- Mean very evil men -- Discord and strife -- Epilogue: Jupiter moves. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR UG 7.9 15.0 150722. |
| Subject |
Pluto (Dwarf planet)
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Planets.
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Solar system.
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Discoveries in science -- Anecdotes.
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| ISBN |
9780385531085 alkaline paper |
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0385531087 alkaline paper |
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