papayahed
01-10-2010, 11:54 AM
The book chronicles the rise and fall of Pluto from it’s discovery in 1930 to until 2006 when the International Astronomical Union passes a resolution on the Definition of a Planet in the solar system. Pluto didn't make it. The author was at the heart of the controversy by not including Pluto with the other planets at an exhibit at the Rose Center for Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History. The book includes interview and quotes from both sides of the arguement even hate mail from angry school kids all bristling at Plutos demontion.
It's a pretty easy read, the author was able to throw in info on the other planets even the periodic table and still keep it entertaining.
It's a pretty easy read, the author was able to throw in info on the other planets even the periodic table and still keep it entertaining.