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Alan Stern
Planetary scientist Alan Stern thinks that when astronomers decide what is or isn't a planet, the criteria should be simple. Read the full description.
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Planetary scientist Alan Stern thinks that when astronomers decide what is or isn't a planet, the criteria should be simple.
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where No Man Has Gone Before ("Star Trek" theme) | Alexander Courage | Star Trek: Volume 1 - The Cage and Where No Man Has Gone Before. | GNP Crescendo Record Co., Inc. | 1994 | 00:00 |
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