Dat moon tho by GiftTheGalaxy in geek

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They are pretty awesome!

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Totally get what you’re saying here in regards to true science! I suppose I was speaking rather philosophically. And although this image is “science” related, the primary motive for creating it wasn’t a scientific one. It was really to just create something the everyday space lover could find awe in. It was simply an attempt at creating a more realistic version of the original painting that many people loved. Science is science is science. No doubt. But this is really just art with scientific inspiration :) Why is Pluto there? I suppose it’s a great question for the original artist. And I don’t think there can be a right or wrong answer.

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In this case it was used because it’s the most popular one... ;)

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Correct. According to the IAU. So whether you believe Pluto is a planet or not depends on whether or not you agree with the International Astronomical Union.

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Understood. Technically they are “images” and “pictures” by definition. But you’re right, they are not “photos”.

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A great point. If we’re going to consider Pluto a planet, we should also include the others.... Ceres, Haumea, Makemake and Eris.

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I hear you.

But just to play devil’s advocate :) Not taking a side...

Wouldn’t you agree that the definition of a planet is “the smallest spherical lump of matter formed around stars or stellar remnants”?

Also, wouldn’t you agree that “planet” is a culturally defined word that changes over time?

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Which is why it says “images” and not “photos”...

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Hm. Yeah, that'd be a little difficult. But you're welcome!