Re: OT Poll: Does our solar system have 8 or 9 or 10 known planets?

On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 18:14:59 -0700, in talk.origins , Stanley Friesen
<sarima@xxxxxxxxxxx> in <5c6342t10ir9o959vn2uq2ottl9sv6e7ds@xxxxxxx>
wrote:

[snip]

I am aware of all the facts related to the discovery of Pluto. I am
also aware of the later discovery of the Kuiper Belt. However, Pluto
was discovered and named as a planet. I see no valid reason to change
that status.

Consistancy.

Of course, but consistency with what? With other objects or with past
usage? That is the core of the discussion.

[snip]

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