Pluto

[HitchSlap]

Yes ... read post 33 in that thread as well.

Not likely.

 

[AV1611VET]

They already have a definition that differentiates between planets and dwarf planets.

How did they arrive at that definition? was anyone not allowed to participate?

 

[AV1611VET]

Not likely.

Your loss ... not mine.

 

[Loudmouth]

How did they arrive at that definition? was anyone not allowed to participate?

I believe the vote was limited to members of the scientific group, and the vote was open to all members.

 

[HitchSlap]

Your loss ... not mine.

Understanding is the beginning of all wisdom.

 

[Warden_of_the_Storm]

Why does it matter?

 

[AV1611VET]

I believe the vote was limited to members of the scientific group, and the vote was open to all members.

If you are truly interested in knowing the facts, then read posts 32 & 33 in this thread.

If not ... then don't.

Here's an excerpt:

Only four percent of the IAU voted on the controversial demotion of Pluto, and most are not planetary scientists. The vote was conducted in violation of the IAU's own bylaws on the last day of a two-week conference when most attendees already had left. No absentee voting was allowed. Supporters of the demotion resolution violated the IAU's own bylaws by putting this resolution on the General Assembly floor without first vetting it by the proper committee as IAU rules require.

So I'll ask again: Was anyone not allowed to participate?

 

[Loudmouth]

If you are truly interested in knowing the facts, then read posts 32 & 33 in this thread.

If not ... then don't.

Here's an excerpt:

Only four percent of the IAU voted on the controversial demotion of Pluto, and most are not planetary scientists. The vote was conducted in violation of the IAU's own bylaws on the last day of a two-week conference when most attendees already had left. No absentee voting was allowed. Supporters of the demotion resolution violated the IAU's own bylaws by putting this resolution on the General Assembly floor without first vetting it by the proper committee as IAU rules require.

From what I can see, members were free to stay and vote on the definition.

 

[AV1611VET]

Why does it matter?

Ask the legislatures of California, New Mexico and Illinois if it matters.

 

[AV1611VET]

From what I can see, members were free to stay and vote on the definition.

Perhaps their consciences wouldn't let them?

 

[miknik5]

Understanding is the beginning of all wisdom.

The fear of THE LORD is the beginning of wisdom

 

[Warden_of_the_Storm]

Ask the legislatures of California, New Mexico and Illinois if it matters.

No, I'm asking the people on this thread, and by extension you. Why does it matter if Pluto is a planet or not?

 

[Loudmouth]

Perhaps their consciences wouldn't let them?

Why would their consciences not let them stay until the last day of the conference so they could vote on the definition?

 

[Loudmouth]

The fear of THE LORD is the beginning of wisdom

I fear the Jules.

 

[miknik5]

Perhaps their consciences wouldn't let them?

Like metzger possibly

Early retirement and his information on the decision of poor Pluto was given...tongue in cheek

He was very entertaining

I liked his including sinatra's quote alongside the two philosophers

 

[AV1611VET]

Understanding is the beginning of all wisdom.

Actually, it's the fear of the LORD that is.

But you Homo sapiens already claim wisdom by virtue of the species you were born into; so why mess with the LORD, right?

 

[brinny]

Poor Pluto.

 

[miknik5]

I fear the Jules.

Well. Sure
This is in line to the "rabid dog" scenario posed on another thread

We are responsible for what we are responsible for

 

[miknik5]

Poor Pluto.

My immediate sentiments

I guess sisters have the same response

 

[AV1611VET]

The fear of THE LORD is the beginning of wisdom

Beat me to it!