Farewell to the Planet of Pluto

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

I think that we ought to observe a minute’s silence.

Update: Friends of Pluto might find this Photoshop contest amusing.

Update 2: A backlash among astronomers against the Pluto decision.

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About Alastair Roberts

Alastair Roberts (PhD, Durham University) writes in the areas of biblical theology and ethics, but frequently trespasses beyond these bounds. He participates in the weekly Mere Fidelity podcast, blogs at Alastair’s Adversaria, and tweets at @zugzwanged.
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9 Responses to Farewell to the Planet of Pluto

  2. Gaines's avatar Gaines says:
    August 24, 2006 at 2:49 pm

    Also, instead of a moment of silence, I think we should observe Sufjan Stevens’ “For Clyde Tombaugh.”

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  3. Al's avatar Al says:
    August 24, 2006 at 2:54 pm

    Gaines, I would, if only I had a copy of The Avalanche. Perhaps if I am well-behaved I might be given a copy for Christmas. Is it good?

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  4. Gaines's avatar Gaines says:
    August 24, 2006 at 3:17 pm

    I liked it. Since it’s the leftovers from Illinois, it is not as cohesive as album. But they are Sufjan’s leftovers, so there are some really great songs (admittedly, with a few weak spots).

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  6. Unknown's avatar Byron says:
    August 25, 2006 at 5:13 am

    a minute’s silence
    Is that an earth minute, or a Pluto minute?

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  7. Al's avatar Al says:
    August 25, 2006 at 6:24 am

    That, Byron, is a very good question…

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  8. OLANIYONU BABATUNDE's avatar OLANIYONU BABATUNDE says:
    September 5, 2006 at 2:13 pm

    PLEASE I AM NOT YET CONVINCED OF WHY PLUTO IS NO MORE A PLANET, PLS GET ME MORE INFORMATION ON THIS THANK YOU

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