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Plutons, planets and dwarves

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Geologists and astronomers wrangle over words.

This pluton ain't on Pluto: Yosemite National Park's Half Dome is called a pluton by geologists. Credit: Punchstock
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Brumfiel, G. Plutons, planets and dwarves. Nature (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/news060821-4

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