10th Planet discovered

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Just heard about this:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3511678.stm

Astronomers discover 'new planet'


Sedna is currently about 13 billion km from Earth

Astronomers have detected what could be the Solar System's 10th planet. It was first seen by astronomers using California's Mount Palomar Observatory, and has been given the name "Sedna" after the Inuit goddess of the ocean.

Observations show it measures about 1,180-2,360km (730-1,470 miles) across, making it similar in size to Pluto.

Astronomers now say they have evidence that Sedna has its own moon, although this needs to be confirmed, and is also very red in colour.

There is likely to be some debate about whether it qualifies as a true planet, but some scientists are already saying it re-defines our Solar System.
 
Sounds to me that this is a good enough reason to go out and celebrate with a smoke. Thanks for the reason CC!
 
Macallan said:
that is amazing :shock:

Perhaps some intelligent life????
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Not unless they have a body temperature measured in very small numbers on the Kelvin scale and really don't like light.... :wink:
 
Capt said:
Next thing you know, NASA is going to want to go there.....
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The sad thing is the "cold war" ended and we were no longer competing with the Russians. If NASA had in fact stuck to their projected timeline from the 50's and 60's, we'd have an outpost on Mars by now :roll:

I got real excited when I received an email with the formal announcement yesterday. I have a great view of the Mt. Palomar Observatory (where they made the discovery) from my front yard. I think I'll make the drive up there tomorrow to have a smoke 8)
 
axegod75 said:
Capt said:
Next thing you know, NASA is going to want to go there.....
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The sad thing is the "cold war" ended and we were no longer competing with the Russians. If NASA had in fact stuck to their projected timeline from the 50's and 60's, we'd have an outpost on Mars by now :roll:
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No kidding. We went crazy fast and walked on the moon and since then we've been sitting around yanking our meat. I wonder what the heck the problem is? If we could land on the moon that long ago how come we can't do it again?
 
Calibus said:
No kidding. We went crazy fast and walked on the moon and since then we've been sitting around yanking our meat. I wonder what the heck the problem is? If we could land on the moon that long ago how come we can't do it again?
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We don't want to spend the money.
 
missilegeek said:
We don't want to spend the money.
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It's really a shame too. It would be amazing to see Project Constellation and similar programs come to fruition.
 
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