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NoSpotOfGround@lemmy.world 2 months agoOk, that’s interesting! I didn’t realize there was controversy around this definition.
Comment on Water
NoSpotOfGround@lemmy.world 2 months agoOk, that’s interesting! I didn’t realize there was controversy around this definition.
anindefinitearticle@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
The planet definition that excluded pluto was decided upon at the end of an IAU conference after most planetary scientists had left. As a result, only dynamicists are happy with it. Planetary geologists in particular HATE it and have always vocally pushed back.