How I killed Pluto and why it had it coming
Material type: TextLanguage: English Publication details: New York Random House 2012Description: xiii, 271 p. : 1 illISBN: 9780385531108 (PB)Subject(s): Planets | Discoveries in science -- Anecdotes | MathematicsCurrent library | Home library | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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IMSc Library | IMSc Library | 523 BRO (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | Available | 77380 |
Includes index.
Prologue: Pluto dies -- What is a planet? -- A millennium of planets -- The moon is my nemesis -- The second-best thing -- An icy nail -- The end of the solar system -- Raining = pouring -- Lilah, an intermission -- The tenth planet -- Stealing the show -- Planet or not -- Mean very evil men -- Discord and strife.
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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