An edition of How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming (2010)
How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming
By Mike Brown
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Publish Date
2010
Publisher
Spiegel & Grau
Language
eng
Pages
267
Description:
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.
subjects: pluto, planets, astronomy, Discoveries in science, Anecdotes, Eris, Planet, Definition