Pluto now just a number: 134340

mxzombie · 09-13-2006, 03:18 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/200609...tanumber134340

Number: 134340

Ker Than
Staff Writer
SPACE.com Mon Sep 11, 6:15 PM ET

Pluto has been given a new name to reflect its new status as a dwarf planet.
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On Sept. 7, the former 9th planet was assigned the asteroid number 134340 by the Minor Planet Center (MPC), the official organization responsible for collecting data about asteroids and comets in our solar system.

The move reinforces the International Astronomical Union's (IAU) recent decision to strip Pluto of its planethood and places it in the same category as other small solar-system bodies with accurately known orbits.

Pluto's companion satellites, Charon, Nix and Hydra are considered part of the same system and will not be assigned separate asteroid numbers, said MPC director emeritus Brian Marsden. Instead, they will be called 134340 I, II and III, respectively.

There are currently 136,563 asteroid objects recognized by the MPC; 2,224 new objects were added last week, of which Pluto was the first.

Other notable objects to receive asteroid numbers *******d 2003 UB313, also known as "Xena," and the recently discovered Kuiper Belt objects 2003 EL61 and 2005 FY9. Their asteroid numbers are 136199, 136108 and 136472, respectively.

The MPC also issued a separate announcement stating that the assignment of permanent asteroid numbers to Pluto and other large objects located beyond the orbit of Neptune "does not preclude their having dual designations in possible separate catalogues of such bodies."

Marsden explained that the cryptic wording refers to the future possibility of creating a separate astronomical catalogue specific to dwarf planets. There might even be more than one catalogue created, he said.

The recent IAU decision implies "that there would be two catalogues of dwarf planets-one for just the trans-Neptunian Pluto type and the other for objects like Ceres, which has also been deemed a dwarf planet," Marsden told SPACE.com. "That's why that statement was put there, to reassure people who think there would be other catalogues that this numbering of Pluto doesn't preclude that."

Pluto's asteroid number was first reported today on the website of Sky and Telescope magazine.

Lola · 09-13-2006, 03:23 PM

Fuck that.

ammy · 09-13-2006, 03:34 PM

so sad

09-13-2006, 03:36 PM

2003 UB313 is the big loser here

Toast · 09-13-2006, 03:36 PM

pluto's really hit rock bottom

wHATcOLOR · 09-13-2006, 03:59 PM

that's harsh

Mayfuck · 09-13-2006, 04:00 PM

oh well. pluto had its 76 years of fame.

wHATcOLOR · 09-13-2006, 04:03 PM

i'll give you 76 years of fame

Fathoms (unadored) · 09-13-2006, 04:23 PM

It wasn't enough to give the poor guy a demotion, they had to rub it in his face.

The Jesus · 09-13-2006, 04:39 PM

The people involved in making this decision can suck the two planets hanging between my legs.

mxzombie · 09-13-2006, 04:42 PM

it's a little weird because they have a probe on its way to 134340 now. makes that probe seem like a huge waste of money, doesn't it

murgle · 09-13-2006, 04:44 PM

It will always be Pluto to me. poor Pluto.

bardy · 09-13-2006, 04:46 PM

pluto will always be a planet to me

damnit murgle I didnt see your post when I made this one

ella · 09-13-2006, 05:56 PM

really, deal with it.

pluto is not a planet... that's science. we make discoveries

mxzombie · 09-13-2006, 05:59 PM

get out of my thread, ella

gpub · 09-13-2006, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Jesus

The people involved in making this decision can suck the two planets hanging between my legs.

That was hot

ella · 09-13-2006, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mxzombie

get out of my thread, ella

make me you asshole

i'll post where i please..............

Orenthal James · 09-13-2006, 07:33 PM

ravenguy2000 · 09-13-2006, 07:41 PM

he got the crazy eyes

duovamp · 09-13-2006, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graveflower

2003 UB313 is the big loser here

Yeah really, and 2003 EL61 and 2005 FY9 didn't get any play either. Poor little guys...

tcm · 09-13-2006, 11:17 PM

you know what's larger than Pluto?

Io, Monster Cock.

that is a true scientific fact.

myosis · 09-13-2006, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ella

pluto is not a planet... that's science. we make discoveries

that wasn't a discovery, that was a change of definition

tcm · 09-13-2006, 11:17 PM

astronomical mayhem!!

Fathoms (unadored) · 09-14-2006, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Jesus

The people involved in making this decision can suck the two planets hanging between my legs.

And afterward they can all take turns kissing Uranus.

duovamp · 09-14-2006, 02:32 AM

Pluto: "I am not a number! I am a free man!"

ella · 09-14-2006, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myosis

that wasn't a discovery, that was a change of definition

myosis stop trying to nitpick my shit, when you're wrong.

dis·cov·er (d-skvr)
tr.v. dis·cov·ered, dis·cov·er·ing, dis·cov·ers
1. To notice or learn, especially by making an effort: got home and discovered that the furnace wasn't working.
2.
a. To be the first, or the first of one's group or kind, to find, learn of, or observe.
b. To learn about for the first time in one's experience:

----a scientist did indeed discover that pluto was a dwarf planet.

tcm · 09-14-2006, 07:44 AM

are you for real. i can't help but sit here and boggle for a while. i'm speechless.

tcm · 09-14-2006, 07:46 AM

i feel like i'm being tcm'd.

"that's science. we make discoveries" is right up there with "it's called sexy."

tcm · 09-14-2006, 07:48 AM

ella, i think we're made for each other. but do you have a monster cock?

myosis · 09-14-2006, 08:14 AM

you have this silly concept of what science is, ella.
anyways, your nice definitions are not supporting what you're saying in any way.

09-13-2006, 03:18 PM	#1
mxzombie Braindead Location: i like traffic lights, but only when they're green. Posts: 15,578	Pluto now just a number: 134340 http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/200609...tanumber134340 Number: 134340 Ker Than Staff Writer SPACE.com Mon Sep 11, 6:15 PM ET Pluto has been given a new name to reflect its new status as a dwarf planet. ADVERTISEMENT On Sept. 7, the former 9th planet was assigned the asteroid number 134340 by the Minor Planet Center (MPC), the official organization responsible for collecting data about asteroids and comets in our solar system. The move reinforces the International Astronomical Union's (IAU) recent decision to strip Pluto of its planethood and places it in the same category as other small solar-system bodies with accurately known orbits. Pluto's companion satellites, Charon, Nix and Hydra are considered part of the same system and will not be assigned separate asteroid numbers, said MPC director emeritus Brian Marsden. Instead, they will be called 134340 I, II and III, respectively. There are currently 136,563 asteroid objects recognized by the MPC; 2,224 new objects were added last week, of which Pluto was the first. Other notable objects to receive asteroid numbers *******d 2003 UB313, also known as "Xena," and the recently discovered Kuiper Belt objects 2003 EL61 and 2005 FY9. Their asteroid numbers are 136199, 136108 and 136472, respectively. The MPC also issued a separate announcement stating that the assignment of permanent asteroid numbers to Pluto and other large objects located beyond the orbit of Neptune "does not preclude their having dual designations in possible separate catalogues of such bodies." Marsden explained that the cryptic wording refers to the future possibility of creating a separate astronomical catalogue specific to dwarf planets. There might even be more than one catalogue created, he said. The recent IAU decision implies "that there would be two catalogues of dwarf planets-one for just the trans-Neptunian Pluto type and the other for objects like Ceres, which has also been deemed a dwarf planet," Marsden told SPACE.com. "That's why that statement was put there, to reassure people who think there would be other catalogues that this numbering of Pluto doesn't preclude that." Pluto's asteroid number was first reported today on the website of Sky and Telescope magazine.

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09-13-2006, 03:23 PM	#2
Lola Apocalyptic Poster Location: This is bullshit Posts: 1,572	Fuck that.

09-13-2006, 03:36 PM	#4
MusicMan4 Posts: n/a	2003 UB313 is the big loser here

09-13-2006, 03:36 PM	#5
Toast Apocalyptic Poster Location: Woodinville, Wa. Posts: 3,193	pluto's really hit rock bottom

09-13-2006, 03:59 PM	#6
wHATcOLOR THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! Location: \|\| MY NAME IS KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID ROCK!! Posts: 46,831	that's harsh

09-13-2006, 04:00 PM	#7
Mayfuck Banned Location: i'm from japan also hollywood Posts: 57,812	oh well. pluto had its 76 years of fame.

09-13-2006, 04:03 PM	#8
wHATcOLOR THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! Location: \|\| MY NAME IS KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID ROCK!! Posts: 46,831	i'll give you 76 years of fame

09-13-2006, 04:23 PM	#9
Fathoms (unadored) Apocalyptic Poster Location: Iceland Posts: 4,669	It wasn't enough to give the poor guy a demotion, they had to rub it in his face.

09-13-2006, 04:39 PM	#10
The Jesus Minion of Satan Location: Kiltworld Posts: 5,945	The people involved in making this decision can suck the two planets hanging between my legs.

09-13-2006, 04:42 PM	#11
mxzombie Braindead Location: i like traffic lights, but only when they're green. Posts: 15,578	it's a little weird because they have a probe on its way to 134340 now. makes that probe seem like a huge waste of money, doesn't it

09-13-2006, 04:44 PM	#12
murgle Shaz doesn't fuck around. Location: dallas Posts: 9,260	It will always be Pluto to me. poor Pluto.

09-13-2006, 03:34 PM	#3
ammy yer mom Posts: 23,180	so sad

09-13-2006, 04:46 PM	#13
bardy Immortal Location: helllllloooooo!! Posts: 20,831	pluto will always be a planet to me damnit murgle I didnt see your post when I made this one

09-13-2006, 05:56 PM	#14
ella Minion of Satan Posts: 5,562	really, deal with it. pluto is not a planet... that's science. we make discoveries

09-13-2006, 05:59 PM	#15
mxzombie Braindead Location: i like traffic lights, but only when they're green. Posts: 15,578	get out of my thread, ella

09-13-2006, 07:41 PM	#19
ravenguy2000 NO FATS Location: NO FEMS Posts: 29,008	he got the crazy eyes

09-13-2006, 11:17 PM	#21
tcm Braindead Location: Le look de Corgan Posts: 17,922	you know what's larger than Pluto? Io, Monster Cock. that is a true scientific fact.

09-14-2006, 02:32 AM	#25
duovamp Brazilian Blouselord Location: heavy metal pool party Posts: 35,674	Pluto: "I am not a number! I am a free man!"

09-14-2006, 07:44 AM	#27
tcm Braindead Location: Le look de Corgan Posts: 17,922	are you for real. i can't help but sit here and boggle for a while. i'm speechless.

09-14-2006, 07:46 AM	#28
tcm Braindead Location: Le look de Corgan Posts: 17,922	i feel like i'm being tcm'd. "that's science. we make discoveries" is right up there with "it's called sexy."

09-14-2006, 07:48 AM	#29
tcm Braindead Location: Le look de Corgan Posts: 17,922	ella, i think we're made for each other. but do you have a monster cock?

09-14-2006, 08:14 AM	#30
myosis Minion of Satan Location: the institute Posts: 6,431	you have this silly concept of what science is, ella. anyways, your nice definitions are not supporting what you're saying in any way.