Demoting Pluto and other astronomical feats

In 2006, the International Astronomical Union labeled Pluto a “dwarf planet,’’ ending (it hoped) a controversy that began in 2000 when the newly-designed Hayden Planetarium’s exhibit had effectively downgraded the ninth planet. As planetarium director, Neil deGrasse Tyson was for years bombarded with protests from Pluto lovers and in “The Pluto Files,’’ the astrophysicist irreverently chronicles that episode even as ...

Resolved Question: What Monetary Incentive Could Some One Have in Demoting Pluto To a Dwarf Planet?
Basically how could any one profit from Pluto not being a planet and more?

  • Resolved Question: Is it fair to demote Pluto to the second division?
    ...new definition of a planet has demoted Pluto to a lower status. However, it...
  • Resolved Question: Does the whole world count only nine planets now? Who has the authority to demote Pluto?
    So for hundreds of years we were taught that there were nine...
  • Resolved Question: Globally, how much will it cost to demote Pluto?
    Think about all of the exhibits out there that will need at least some modifications...
  • Resolved Question: Why don't the IAU give Pluto the benifit of the doubt and re-instate Pluto as a full fledged planet?
    ...night and the 'reason' the IAU demoted Pluto is utterly lame. They should at...
  • Resolved Question: Will the scientist that demoted Pluto burn in Pluto hell for their blasphemy?
    Those that worship Pluto might be upset at this.
  • Resolved Question: Why did astronomers just decide to demote pluto?
    ... just DECIDED to demote pluto after 76 years of being in...
  • Resolved Question: Why is pluto nolonger a planet?
    ... by the International Astronomical Union to demote Pluto from planet status to dwarf planet. A. Irregular...
  • Resolved Question: We demoted Pluto as a planet back in 2006. Why not demote Europe as a continent?
  • Resolved Question: Scientists have demoted Pluto from being a planet......?
    What sort of impact will this have on the Disney movies and cartoons that have lead us all to believe that...
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