Philosophy
Well, as expected, nothing was settled. There was one highlight and I will mention that in a moment. What this all boils down to is definition...the definition of what a planet is supposed to be definitely clashes with popular opinion and public lore. Frankly, I am getting annoyed with the whole issue for I can understand a mutually accepted position: Pluto can be revered in popular parlance and establish a place in the scientific community though under a different set of classification rules. As I mentioned to another individual we can understand the a by its common name "aspirin" and technically [scientifically] refer to it as "acetylsalicylic acid". Now, what was the highlight...the visit that Tyson made with Tombaugh's widow and children where his son showed Tyson some of the homemade telescopes. They may look crude but functioned.
NOVA's "Pluto Files"
Enter anything associated with Pluto in the blog's search engine for many more Pluto entries.
- Nova's "pluto Files"
Tonight on most public broadcasting stations NOVA will offer a program entitled Pluto Files. Since its discovery in 1930, Pluto has held a warm place in the public imagination. So, when the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium...
- "pluto A Planet" Poll
Should Pluto be considered a planet? Yes....9 [90%] No....1 [10%] Just a guess, but I would bet that those voted "Yes" are lay persons and not bona fide astronomers. Such controversy. Simply put...if the astronomers wish to redefine the characteristics...
- Pluto Not Fitting Definition
As I have said before, Pluto can remain on the current planetary list for ordinary consideration and would probably be reclassified as a non-planet to suit the efficacy of an astronomical definition. The guy/gal on the street need not bother about the...
- Tyson, Weintraub, Tombaugh & Pluto
Clyde Tombaugh Alan Boyle, MSNBC's science reporter, discusses Neil deGrasse Tyson's book The Pluto Files and David Weintraub's book Is Pluto a Planet? There is also an interview with Clyde Tombaugh [including video clips]. MSNBC Tyson's...
- "the Pluto Files" By Neil Degrasse Tyson
The Pluto Files by Neil deGrasse Tyson ISBN-10: 0393065200 ISBN-13: 978-0393065206 Well, Mr. Tyson may be stepping on some toes here. A review by Manuela Hoelterhoff, "Pluto's Enemy Speaks; Lady Comet Hunter: Manuela Hoelterhoff", appeared at...
Philosophy
Pluto...NOVA settled nothing
Well, as expected, nothing was settled. There was one highlight and I will mention that in a moment. What this all boils down to is definition...the definition of what a planet is supposed to be definitely clashes with popular opinion and public lore. Frankly, I am getting annoyed with the whole issue for I can understand a mutually accepted position: Pluto can be revered in popular parlance and establish a place in the scientific community though under a different set of classification rules. As I mentioned to another individual we can understand the a by its common name "aspirin" and technically [scientifically] refer to it as "acetylsalicylic acid". Now, what was the highlight...the visit that Tyson made with Tombaugh's widow and children where his son showed Tyson some of the homemade telescopes. They may look crude but functioned.
NOVA's "Pluto Files"
Enter anything associated with Pluto in the blog's search engine for many more Pluto entries.
- Nova's "pluto Files"
Tonight on most public broadcasting stations NOVA will offer a program entitled Pluto Files. Since its discovery in 1930, Pluto has held a warm place in the public imagination. So, when the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium...
- "pluto A Planet" Poll
Should Pluto be considered a planet? Yes....9 [90%] No....1 [10%] Just a guess, but I would bet that those voted "Yes" are lay persons and not bona fide astronomers. Such controversy. Simply put...if the astronomers wish to redefine the characteristics...
- Pluto Not Fitting Definition
As I have said before, Pluto can remain on the current planetary list for ordinary consideration and would probably be reclassified as a non-planet to suit the efficacy of an astronomical definition. The guy/gal on the street need not bother about the...
- Tyson, Weintraub, Tombaugh & Pluto
Clyde Tombaugh Alan Boyle, MSNBC's science reporter, discusses Neil deGrasse Tyson's book The Pluto Files and David Weintraub's book Is Pluto a Planet? There is also an interview with Clyde Tombaugh [including video clips]. MSNBC Tyson's...
- "the Pluto Files" By Neil Degrasse Tyson
The Pluto Files by Neil deGrasse Tyson ISBN-10: 0393065200 ISBN-13: 978-0393065206 Well, Mr. Tyson may be stepping on some toes here. A review by Manuela Hoelterhoff, "Pluto's Enemy Speaks; Lady Comet Hunter: Manuela Hoelterhoff", appeared at...