How I Killed Pluto and why it Had it Coming

How I Killed Pluto and why it Had it Coming
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Publisher : Random House LLC
Total Pages : 267
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ISBN-10 : 9780385531085
ISBN-13 : 0385531087
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Book Synopsis How I Killed Pluto and why it Had it Coming by : Mike Brown

Download or read book How I Killed Pluto and why it Had it Coming written by Mike Brown and published by Random House LLC. This book was released on 2010 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dramatic account by the astronomer who inadvertently triggered the "demotion" of Pluto in his effort to officially recognize the solar system's 10th planet describes ensuing debates and public outcry while revealing the behind-the-scenes story of his discovery.


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