10P in S S

[jccarter]

10 P in the S S ?

I thought of Planets in the Solar System but I think there only 9 aren't there?

[SpodoCommodo]

only 8 planets these days

[jccarter]

They can't leave anything alone nowadays LOL
Ah well - long time since I was at school!

[SpodoCommodo]

Pluto was downgraded a couple of years ago; there have been quite a few astronomers who were unhappy with it being called a planet ever since 1930.

[Ramsbottom]

This could include the 'original' 9 planets and the new one that was discovered in 2005 - although I'm not sure what it is called.

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2005/29jul_ planetx.htm

PS: Looking at your posts I assume your doing the Carlton-in-Lindrick Methodist Church Summer Quiz so good luck, although I hope I win.

[jccarter]

You won't have much competition from me but you can join me in berating the compilers if they have made mistakes in the questions LOL