I heard a science program on the naming conventions...

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R.L. — 10/3/2005 12:49:10 AM (archived)

From what I understand, about 12 years ago the IAU came to an understanding that all 'large' trans-Neptunian objects would be named after creation gods from various mythologies. Not clear what happens if the objects get classified as planets.

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I expected this to be released next week: "'Planet Xena' has a sidekick: Gabrielle" - R.L. - 10/2/2005 6:36:12 AM
- re: I expected this to be released next week: "'Planet Xena' has a sidekick: Gabrielle" - Robert Clark - 10/2/2005 4:31:35 PM
  - I heard a science program on the naming conventions... - R.L. - 10/3/2005 12:49:10 AM
- I'd like to get a closer look at Gabrielle (n/t) - SDF - 10/2/2005 1:22:21 PM
- Dr. Brown's webpage on the discovery: - R.L. - 10/2/2005 7:33:43 AM
  - I like how he writes - Fox - 10/2/2005 2:03:34 PM
    - As do I... - R.L. - 10/3/2005 1:53:47 AM
      - The Trick... - nick hoffman - 10/3/2005 2:08:49 AM
- Keck page on the discovery: - R.L. - 10/2/2005 7:27:56 AM
- Link - R.L. - 10/2/2005 6:44:46 AM
  - Hey RL... - Adam - 10/2/2005 8:29:50 PM
    - As for fame... - R.L. - 10/3/2005 8:35:30 AM
      - Rockstars of Science... - Adam - 10/4/2005 1:22:03 AM
        
        Yup... - R.L. - 10/4/2005 10:25:20 AM

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