Aug 16, 200602:50 PMThe Life

Ceres makes a comeback!

For now.

Or maybe not.

The asteroid Ceres (currently being considered for a bump up to "planet" status) was discovered in 1801, assigned a planetary symbol, and remained listed as a planet in astronomy books for about half a century, until other asteroids were discovered.

But now, the International Astronomical Union might restore Ceres to the roll call of planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Ceres, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Charon, Xena.

However, Xena's name could change. And more planets will probably be added to the list.

Unless those pesky Pluto-haters have their way...