How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming

by: Mike Brown

in: Astronomy & Astrophysics

Summary:

The book chronicles the author's discovery of Eris, a celestial body that led to the reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet, effectively demoting it from its status as the ninth planet in our solar system. It also delves into the impact of this discovery on the field of astronomy and the public's attachment to Pluto.

Key points:

1. Planet Definition: The book discusses the debate over what makes a planet, sparked by Brown's discovery of Eris, larger than Pluto, leading to Pluto's reclassification as a "dwarf planet."

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