- pluto, planets, astronomy, Discoveries in science
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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Classical in form, contemporary, resolved and warm.
- classical in formformally daring
- contemporarynostalgic
- resolvedopen-ended
- warmbleak
- sparerichly built
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- Author
- Mike Brown
- First published
- 2010
- Pages
- 267
- Publisher
- Spiegel & Grau
- Editions
- 2
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9780385531085
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