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Originally posted by Yesspaz
There are many qualifications to make something a planet. Crossing orbits or not is not one of them (good call KW). The meteor belt between Mars and Jupiter fits that scenario, but thier not planets. All I'm saying is that there are many criteria. I don't know them all. While I think it'd be super-cool if Sedna is a planet, I think the scientists are correct to be cautious and wait and see for sure, doing more research.
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While I'm all for scientific prudence and all, my biggest question is: what's the difference? Is it going to affect anything at all if it's considered a planet or an Oort Cloud Object or perhaps Jimmy Hoffa's Final Resting Place? Will it affect the research that's done on it? Or will it just totally bugger up all the Astrological charts that have been drawn up for centuries?
If there's a sound scientific reason for it, I suppose it's OK (like they need MY permimssion
) but it just strikes me as a whole lot of arm waving and histrionics for nothing.
Am I missing something?