hail eris!

[metaphorge]

A distant, icy rock whose discovery shook up the solar system and led to Pluto's planetary demise has been given a name: Eris.

The christening of Eris, named for the Greek goddess of chaos and strife, was announced Wednesday by the International Astronomical Union. Last month, the professional astronomers' group stripped Pluto of its planethood.

Who will be her next victim?


Ain't she pretty?

Comments

[sistermaryeris.livejournal.com]

That's awesome! And a lovely tribute :)

All hail Discordia!

[iamsquid.livejournal.com]

What would be really cool is if the planet was made of Gold and it's orbit "rolled" it much closer to the Sun.

[iblis-kukl.livejournal.com]

Just wish they'd named her that on May 23rd instead.

eliazar }()+

[elite.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I like that.

Alas, though. Poor Pluto.

[ensignmpls.livejournal.com]

HAIL HAIL HAIL ERIS ERIS ERIS!