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- Title
Round objects.
- Abstract
The article discusses the proposed new definition of a planet offered by the executive committee International Astronomical Union (IAU). According to the author, a strong objection from the members of the IAU is expected to surface during the presentation of the new concept of the word. The new definition is believed to increase the number of planets in the Solar System.
- Subjects
SOLAR system; PLANETS; SCIENTIFIC terminology; ASTRONOMY education; SPACE sciences
- Publication
Nature, 2006, Vol 442, Issue 7104, p719
- ISSN
0028-0836
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/442719a