Wednesday, August 16, 2006 | Dwarf Planets Dear Friend and Reader: I am following the International Astronomical Union's proposal to reclassify the solar system -- which preserves Pluto's status as a "planet" but creates the category of "dwarf planet" -- which will include Ceres, Pluto, Pluto's biggest satellite Charon, and 2003 UB 313 "Xena." This is an interesting proposition and one that has not, so far, been on the list of possibilities for reclassifying the planets -- at least that any of us watching the issue at Planet Waves have seen. It appears to be a kind of compromise position, putting Pluto in a separate class, but not officially denying it's a planet. Let's put it this way. The first book I reached for from my astrology bookshelf in response to this was The Little Prince. I'm also googling "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." I'll have more on the subject in Astrology Secrets Revealed tomorrow night, as well as in Planet Waves Weekly on Friday. Catch you then, and here is a link to a Times of London article send by Mandy. Note that the vote is next week. Feel free to tell me what you think -- francis@planetwaves.net is the place and please add "Pluto" in the subject header so I can sort the mail. Thanks! http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-2314926,00.html - Eric Francis | ||||||
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