> > Hi, Ron, > > You'll notice that I put quotes around the word "rules."
You also referred to is a game, which is not. Any classification scheme can be revised - and in fact, should be allowed to be revised when new data presents itself. > Yes, there is no formal definition for a planet. There never has been, > only a > working understanding of what was meant. > There were differences; it has been a topic of discussion. But, there are > "working rules," by which I mean that one knows what others in the field > think and > why. The 'working rules' varied depending on who you talked to. Thus the need for a formal definition. > Next week's IAU decision is only a momentary thing, always subject to > revision. The IAU decision will be first formal definition of a planet. As I mentioned before, any classification scheme can and should be revised as needed. Ron Baalke ______________________________________________ Meteorite-list mailing list [email protected] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
