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How I killed Pluto and why it had it coming

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.

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Main Author: Brown, Mike, 1965-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Spiegel & Grau, 2010.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Pluto (Dwarf planet)
Planets.
Solar system.
Discoveries in science > Anecdotes.
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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.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:xiii, 267 p. ; 21 cm.
ISBN:9780385531085 (alk. paper)
0385531087 (alk. paper)
Author Notes:Mike Brown is the Richard and Barbara Rosenberg Professor of Planetary Astronomy at the California Institute of Technology. In 2006 he was named one of Time magazine's 100 People Who Shape Our World as well as one of Los Angeles magazine's Most Influential People in L.A. He lives in Southern California with his wife and daughter.

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