This story makes it sound like "nearly 2,500 astronomers from 75 countries" met at the International Astronomical Union in the Czech Republic just to decide if Pluto is a planet. Seems to me that that many astronomers would get together to talk about a much larger variety of topics, data and research.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/space/0....ap/index.html

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They probably will, maybe it's just the major subject of the conference though.
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Second linked BBC report also says:
So it appears that the question "is Pluto a planet?" is of vital importance. Also, it's a plus for the Czech hotels and restaurants accommodating the attendees, as well as the "Pluto Yes or No" tee shirt sellers.

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With "Maybe" still on the backs

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Ya know that's a real interesting idea. Does anyone know of anyplace selling t-shirts with pro-planetary status for Pluto slogans?

I'd proudly wear one.

I read an article on a Hungarian web page today which had the same spin. They must have gotten their story from the same source (one of the major news agencies, I suspect).

edit: I found a piece on Reuters but I really hope it's not the original source. Sensationalist reporting aside, you can learn that "Xena and Pluto are large icy bodies that reside in the Kuiper Belt -- where thousands of floating bodies travel -- beyond Neptune."

It's actually pretty funny if you like that sort of thing.

Reuters huh? Did they offer any photos?

Bwahahahaha.

I've read basically the same report all over as well, you could really tell the person was upset they weren't covering a Paris fashion show.