Since I’ve become disillusioned with the IAU’s planet classification system, and since I’m a science fiction writer, I’ve decided to make my own system. Here is my proposed naming and classification system. Feel free to suggest alternatives. I will probably be using this system when I get back to my grand future history, multiple novel… Continue reading Planet Classification
Author: hmelton
Pluto is Out, Confusion is In
According to the latest IAU resolution, our solar system has 8 planets, a smattering of dwarf planets, satellites, and zillions of SSSB’s. See text of the resolution below. I am very disappointed in this definition. If it lasts, then our language will have to mutate to get around the difficulties. Taking the science fiction perspective,… Continue reading Pluto is Out, Confusion is In
The Heat
The house central airconditioner has gone out. Probably just the fan, but I’m waiting for the repairman to arrive…sometime. Of course, my office is out in the RV, but there’s a problem there as well. We don’t have the required 30-amp outlet necessary to plug in the RV’s shore power cable. I’m using an adapter,… Continue reading The Heat