The final names will be announced after their formal approval by the International Astronomical Union.

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It was the same today in Prague, where the International Astronomical Union held its vote in a large auditorium.

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Which makes us wonder if -- is Pluto trying to convince the International Astronomical Union to reverse its decision?

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The panel's recommendation is being reviewed by the International Astronomical Union's executive committee.

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In this case, the International Astronomical Union expressed strong support, as did other internationally-recognized research institutions in France and South Africa.

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The team have said they would take the results of the vote into account when they propose their choices to the International Astronomical Union (IAU).

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If such an object were detected, astronomers would have three days to confirm their calculations, under procedures currently being worked out by the International Astronomical Union.

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If the International Astronomical Union approves the proposal, it will change not just that old saying but textbooks and toys and all the other things that rely on nine planets.

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