113 - What Makes a Planet (feat. Phil Metzger)
Phil Metzger joins Jake to talk about the definition of a planet, from its historical context to the folk taxonomy of today, and why it's important for planetary science.
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Show Notes
In 2006, the IAU voted to define "Planet" in a way that had a profound impact on planetary science, most notably with regards to Pluto. But what is the story behind this decision, and why is it important to the field of exploration? Dr Phil Metzger joins Jake to talk about his new paper covering the very subject, and explains the context behind culture and science's different views on the subject.
We talk Pluto, Planets, and Taxonomy
- Moons are planets: Scientific usefulness versus cultural teleology in the taxonomy of planetary science (Phil's Paper)
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