As the next mayor of Pluto, I truly appreciate @JASKIRATSINGH's accurate and timely mention of the beautiful view available from Pluto.
When seen from Pluto, our sun (Sol) is a beautiful distant sparkler. And yet we can view it from Pluto without worrying that we might ever find ourselves within Sol's new radius after it has turned into a Red Giant.
We potential Plutonians would prefer, however, that nobody call us a "dwarf" planet. While there's nothing wrong with dwarves, of course. Or with hobbits, orcs, or elves. We nevertheless prefer to see the planet just be called a "planet." Which we find sufficiently respectable, without the need for qualification.
All planets are praiseworthy and have their own charm. What need is there to divide planets up into separate groups? We don't suffer from planet envy, and don't think that should be promoted, even unintentionally.
When seen from Pluto, our sun (Sol) is a beautiful distant sparkler. And yet we can view it from Pluto without worrying that we might ever find ourselves within Sol's new radius after it has turned into a Red Giant.
We potential Plutonians would prefer, however, that nobody call us a "dwarf" planet. While there's nothing wrong with dwarves, of course. Or with hobbits, orcs, or elves. We nevertheless prefer to see the planet just be called a "planet." Which we find sufficiently respectable, without the need for qualification.
All planets are praiseworthy and have their own charm. What need is there to divide planets up into separate groups? We don't suffer from planet envy, and don't think that should be promoted, even unintentionally.
