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Debating Pluto's Planethood with Alan Stern
StarTalk Radio
Exploring Celestial Terminology and Planetary Formation
A humorous and informative discussion on the distinctions between minor planet, dwarf planet, and planetoid, sparked by a Patreon member's question. The chapter delves into the origin of these terms in astronomy, explains how celestial bodies like planets and dwarf planets are formed through collisions and gravitational forces, and explores the historical evolution of astronomical language.
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