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That's what happens when you base a planet's size...

alcaray — 4/13/2006 9:36:25 PM (archived)

...on an albedo value that you pull out of your rear.

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The whole thread (8 posts)

Direct measurement of the size of 2003 UB313 from the Hubble Space Telescope - ljk - 4/12/2006 3:50:24 PM
- HST images and artwork on 2003 UB313 size - ljk - 4/12/2006 7:38:53 PM
  - HST true image on 2003 UB313 - Raoul - 4/12/2006 8:02:17 PM
    - Tenth planet as bright as fresh snow - ljk - 4/12/2006 9:38:23 PM
      - Demote Pluto and Kill Xena - ljk - 4/13/2006 4:33:39 PM
        
        That's what happens when you base a planet's size... - alcaray - 4/13/2006 9:36:25 PM
        
        We know so little about solar systems - SteveS - 4/13/2006 5:19:26 PM
        
        Comment on the recent Hubble Space Telescope size measurement of 2003 UB313 - ljk - 4/17/2006 5:29:42 PM

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