LIVE! PSW 2409 A Planet Definition Debate

Join PSW Science® as we welcome Alan Stern (PI New Horizons Mission) and Ron Ekers (Past President IAU). Alan and Ron will have a friendly discussion on the definition of a planet and Pluto’s classification in our solar system. Please note lecture will be held on Monday, April 29th at 8 PM. This lecture will describe scientific issues involved in deciding on a definition for the term “planet,” stressing the value of data developed since the 1990s that planetary types are more diverse than had been imagine