One might have thought after all the hubbub and kerfuffling that once the decision had been made, that would be it. But no - there are many that are unhappy with the decision, and some will resort to civil disobedience....
More than 300 astronomers have signed a petition denounced the IAU’s new planet definition that demotes Pluto. The petition states simply:
“We, as planetary scientists and astronomers, do not agree with the IAU’s definition of a planet, nor will we use it. A better definition is needed”
The petition, which began circulating right after last week’s vote, is one more sign that this whole debate is far from over. In another move today, the world’s largest group of planetary scientists issued a statement suggesting the definition would get worked over between now and the next IAU meeting in 2009.
While it might have seemed to the public and the press that Pluto’s demotion was a done deal (and I’m on record as saying the defintion should not be altered beyond minor tweaks to clarify) I would not bet against Pluto’s possible resurgence. Just as science promises to march forward, so too will all this bickering and posturing. And why not? It’s great fun, some of the best scientific theater of our generation.
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Meanwhile Pluto's sitting there in the Underworld going, "Day-um. I haven't gotten this kinda attention since Constantine."
you've probably already thought of this, but what about a class of some sort? Like a dance, karate, or art class on the weekends that she can go to for a couple of hours?
That's a good idea and she will be going to a tumbling class this fall. She had a horse camp this summer, but most of the kids were considerably older than she was.
Hafta go away today, too much work.
Remember that red paperclip guy? He did it.
You know, that guy is way cooler than the million dollar pixel selling guy.
That's kinda how I feel about it, but my wife says she's concerned about socialization too, so we'll see if we can figure something out.
Are there any non-weird groups of homeschoolers who can pool? Most of Paul's homeschooling wound up taking place outside the home, and with a small group of other kids.
my desk is mostly clean. I am verra happy.
also? only have to work 2 more hours. WHEE!
Red paperclip guy is amazingly cool, and I think I'm in love with the town that gave him his house. That town is made of awesome.
Are there any non-weird groups of homeschoolers who can pool? Most of Paul's homeschooling wound up taking place outside the home, and with a small group of other kids.
This. Although they always makes me wonder at what point a home school becomes a school school, a lot of homeschooling groups have the serious goods on group activities for just this reason.
I came in this morning to the news that we were all being let go at 3 this afternoon! So yay!
