Humiliated Pluto gets new class - BBC News

GlobalTVHumiliated Pluto gets new classBBC News - Jun 12, 2008It is the new classification that has been sanctioned for the object that was formerly known as the "ninth planet". It is nearly two years since the International Astronomical Union (IAU) humiliated Pluto and stripped it of its major status.Pluto awarded celestial consolation prize RegisterMeet the Plutoids: IAU Makes Amends for Pluto's Demotion The Planetary SocietyNew York Times - Slashdot - AccuWeather.com - Daily Mailall 314 news articles

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