How I killed Pluto and why it had it coming /
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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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Spiegel & Grau,
2010.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Summary: | 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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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | xiii, 267 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9780385531085 (alk. paper) 0385531087 (alk. paper) |