How I killed Pluto and why it had it coming / Mike Brown.
By: Brown, Mike.
New York : Spiegel & Grau, 2012Edition: 1st ed.Description: xiii, 267 p. ; 21 cm.ISBN: 9780385531108 (alk. paper).Subject(s): Planets | Discoveries in science -- Anecdotes | Pluto (Dwarf planet) | Solar systemGenre/Form: Print books.Summary: The astronomer who inadvertently triggered the "demotion" of Pluto in his effort to officially recognize the solar system's tenth planet describes the ensuing debates and public outcry while revealing the behind-the-scenes story of his discovery.| Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes index.
The astronomer who inadvertently triggered the "demotion" of Pluto in his effort to officially recognize the solar system's tenth planet describes the ensuing debates and public outcry while revealing the behind-the-scenes story of his discovery.