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Nature 439, 639 (9 February 2006) | doi:10.1038/439639a; Published online 8 February 2006

Possible planets left with no name

Mark Peplow

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Astronomers remain divided over definition.

Astronomers trying to define a 'planet' won't announce a decision until August at the earliest, and may duck the issue entirely. In the meantime, researchers are left unable to name some newly discovered objects.

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