Saturday, September 23, 2006

The dwarf planet formerly referred to as Xena has, thankfully, been officially named Eris. Xena fans need not riot in indignation however: the powers that be came up with a very elegant tip of the hat to the warrior princess. Eris' moon (formerly Gabrielle) has been named after Eris' daughter, Dysnomia. Dysnomia, for our few readers whose Greek has gone to pot, means lawlessness.

Thanks to Tenser, said the Tensor.