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2010•267 pages•Published•ENG•User Reviews

How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming

byMike Brown
4.8/ 5
4 ratings

About This Book

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.

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The Swinging Light

Book Details

First Published

2010

Pages

267 pages

Rating

4.8 / 5

Ratings

4

Editions

2

Publisher

Spiegel & Grau

Language

ENG

Status

Published

The People Behind The Book

Authors

Mike Brown

Author

Mike Brown

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