Renobulus writes: "The BBC has this story about a giant asteroid orbiting near Pluto. This article also talks about Pluto's role as a planet in our solar system. This asteroid could help prove scientists belief that Pluto is only a minor planet."
Re:how does this change plutos role?
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JBowz15
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How does this change Pluto's role?
Well, Pluto will no longer be eligible for the lead planet Oscar. From now on, it will have to make do with the category of best supporting planet.
Chicken Little
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bill.sheehan
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Personally, I think the best part of the article was the masterful self-control displayed by Lars Lindberg Christensen, who responded to the reporter's mind-numbingly stupid question by reassuring him that there's "no apparent danger" that the earth would be hit by this asteroid and waited until the reporter had left the room before convulsing in derisive laughter.
Just in case, though, we'd better send Bruce Willis...
I think I'll call it...
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Glytch
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When word came down from the Elias Astromony Bureau about the record, orbit was halted, and a small ceremony was held at the perihelion to recognize the achievement. Relatives of Asteroid 195-G6, the previous record holder who fell into Jupiter in 1965, were in attendence to offer their congratulations, as well as several diplomats from the Oort Cloud. The asteroid was presented with a plaque commemerating the event, and took a lap around Pluto's equator for the crowd.
Said the asteroid after the orbit, "It's nice to be recognized, but to be honest, I'm kind of glad it's finally over. Now I can get back to orbiting, which is what I really enjoy. I mean, I'm a giant rock, and I move through space for millions of years. It's what I love."
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How does this change Pluto's role?
Well, Pluto will no longer be eligible for the lead planet Oscar. From now on, it will have to make do with the category of best supporting planet.
Just in case, though, we'd better send Bruce Willis...
Bob.
Giant Asteroid Breaks 200 Year Old Record
When word came down from the Elias Astromony Bureau about the record, orbit was halted, and a small ceremony was held at the perihelion to recognize the achievement. Relatives of Asteroid 195-G6, the previous record holder who fell into Jupiter in 1965, were in attendence to offer their congratulations, as well as several diplomats from the Oort Cloud. The asteroid was presented with a plaque commemerating the event, and took a lap around Pluto's equator for the crowd.
Said the asteroid after the orbit, "It's nice to be recognized, but to be honest, I'm kind of glad it's finally over. Now I can get back to orbiting, which is what I really enjoy. I mean, I'm a giant rock, and I move through space for millions of years. It's what I love."