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Bill307
Canada9103 Posts
On August 26 2006 11:56 {CC}StealthBlue wrote: So a comet "trades" orbit with Neptune ever so number of years, which is closer to the sun now, the "comet" or Neptune? I'm sure the answer is either "neither" or "whichever one is closer most of the time". | ||
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Bill307
Canada9103 Posts
On August 26 2006 09:51 micronesia wrote: Since your original post implied that you were going to list reasons why Pluto shouldn't be classified as a planet, I was just pointing out that many of the difference between Pluto and the other planets you pointed out are not relevant to a discussion about classifying Pluto as a planet since they aren't factors. They are all true statements, and could reasonably have been factors if years ago people wanted them to be, but alas they are not. It's like you trying to decide if a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable by commenting that it is red and smooth. They are real characteristics, and COULD theoretically be relevent to the discussion, but are not considerations. Who are you to dictate what is and isn't relevant to a discussion on these forums? This is not the IAU. This is TLnet. Orbital characteristics are 100% relevant to our discussion about whether Pluto should be considered a planet. Also, I would like to know, in your opinion, what would constitute a relevant and proper discussion about this matter? On August 26 2006 09:51 micronesia wrote: I'm guessing you found that out after the post you made with the discussion of properties of Jupiter (which by the way I did find interesting don't get me wrong) And your point is...? | ||
micronesia
United States24709 Posts
On August 26 2006 14:00 Bill307 wrote: Who are you to dictate what is and isn't relevant to a discussion on these forums? This is not the IAU. This is TLnet. Orbital characteristics are 100% relevant to our discussion about whether Pluto should be considered a planet. Also, I would like to know, in your opinion, what would constitute a relevant and proper discussion about this matter? My claim has been that the only things relevant to the discussion of whether or not pluto should be classified as a planet are the criteria that are used to define a planet. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_redefinition_of_planet is an example of criteria that are now used in defining a planet. If you look elsewhere, you might find people with slightly different opinions. However, random facts about a celestial body are only relevant if there is a respectable source that claims those facts are criteria in determining the planet status of that body. Other facts can be interesting, but are not relevent to the classification of Jupiter unless you can site a good source saying that fact is a determining factor. If you want to argue with the current classification system to claim that something you thought of should be a factor, then of course you can do that, but that's the same thing as arguing with a currently accepted theory in another field. | ||
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Aphelion
United States2720 Posts
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micronesia
United States24709 Posts
On August 26 2006 15:45 Aphelion02 wrote: Actually micro, the points Bill pointed out have been one of the major reasons the classification of Pluto was debated even since it was discovered; its just that the IAU declined to include it in their formal definition in the resolution a few days ago. In fact it even came up for a vote, and even though it didn't pass its still one of the major points astronomers use to argue that physically, it is closer to the asteroids surrounding it than the giant gas planets. More like some of the points. If you go back and reread it you'll see what I mean. | ||
Smurg
Australia3818 Posts
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EvilTeletubby
Baltimore, USA22254 Posts
On August 26 2006 15:49 Smurg wrote: I don't believe Pluto is real. Haha | ||
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Bill307
Canada9103 Posts
Because if the only relevant factors are the ones mentioned by the IAU, and those factors are already known, then really, what else is there to discuss? | ||
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United States7081 Posts
Now for TL..net's definition for planet, I say it should be "celestial objects which are like Pluto". | ||
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micronesia
United States24709 Posts
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mcmascote
Brazil1575 Posts
I could make some philosophical questions just to remember you that most of the things in this world aren't 2+2=4. but I won't waste my time. JLIG. | ||
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micronesia
United States24709 Posts
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DTDominion
United States2148 Posts
On August 26 2006 12:14 IntoTheWow wrote: http://solarmyspace.ytmnd.com/ Hahahahaha | ||
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DTDominion
United States2148 Posts
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The Storyteller
Singapore2486 Posts
Webcomic from Singapore | ||
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Unforgiven_ve
Venezuela1232 Posts
THIS IS SO SO BAD, NOW WE ARE N DEEEP SHIT :o!!!!!! all of us will have to re-take the science class?  | ||
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JudgeMathis
Cuba1286 Posts
I second that man. LOL. =P | ||
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BlackJack
United States10574 Posts
what song is that? | ||
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Veigh
Netherlands300 Posts
On August 28 2006 20:49 The Storyteller wrote: http://patchx.livejournal.com/34721.html?mode=reply Webcomic from Singapore Haha, gogo funny analogies  | ||
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tertos
Romania394 Posts
User was warned for this post | ||
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