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Planets . . . if the cap fits, wear it
Pluto’s demotion has certainly caused a flurry of interest throughout the news media.
And the IAU’s new definition of a planet is proving highly controversial, especially in the United States.
In the light of the deliberations by our masters of the universe, I couldn’t resist coming up with my own rather more simple definition for planets. And if you happen to think it offers a comment, too, on the ruling from Prague, then that is entirely a matter for you.
It simply reads: Planets – Great balls up in space. Thanks to CafePress you can proudly display it yourselves on a T-shirt, mug, bumper sticker . . . or a cap, of course! You can see the designs here at the store.
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• Looking for a perfect gift for someone? Celestron's SkyMaster 15x70 binoculars will be loved by beginners and advanced amateurs alike.• Discover space for yourself and do fun science with a telescope. Here is some advice on how to choose a telescope.
• There is a bewildering variety of instruments on sale. Here's our simple guide to the different types of telescope.
• A telescope can make a great birthday present. Here are some pointers to buying a telescope as a gift.
