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Can Pluto be a planet again? Possibly. But the cost may be too high. Monte and Salman discuss the possibility and the angst of President Trump issuing a decree declaring Pluto a planet again. In addition, they talk about the Academy Awards and a wonderful international film, Sirāt.
00:56 Introduction with the Academy Awards
04:41 Sirat - Nominated for the Best Sound Category
07:36 Pluto: Make Pluto Great Again?
13:01 Presidential Decree to make Pluto a planet again...
16:07 William Shatner wants to restore the status of Pluto
Reference:
Sirat (2025)
imdb.com/title/tt32298285
Sinners (2025)
imdb.com/title/tt31193180
Pluto
science.nasa.gov/dwarf-planets/pluto
Also airing on The Fabulous 413 (NPR/NEPM)
npr.org/podcasts/1155727495/the-fabulous-413
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Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios
Credits:
Hosts: Monte Belmonte & Salman Hameed
Editor: Shehryar Shaikh
Music: "Gates of Gagashah" by Zohaib Kazi
Images: JWST, Reuters, NASA, ESA, ESO and Wikipedia
Galactic Orbiters (Founding Supporters):
Iqbal Family Foundation, Getz Pharma, PixelEdge, Qazi Family Foundation
Stellar Orbiters:
Ashraf Qazi, Aimen Khan, Slavena Emilova Molle and Abid & Farah Donation Fund
Space Orbiters:
Dr. Abdul Nadir, Dr. Asad Ansari, Dr. Salman Mallick, Dr. Tariq Hameed, Asif Alam, Zubair Faiz, Dr. Kamran Manzoor, Dr. Arsalan Malik and Junaid Qurashi
Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well!
If you wish to donate, please visit: kainaatstudios.com/donate
Can Pluto be a planet again? Possibly. But the cost may be too high. Monte and Salman discuss the possibility and the angst of President Trump issuing a decree declaring Pluto a planet again. In addition, they talk about the Academy Awards and a wonderful international film, Sirāt.
00:56 Introduction with the Academy Awards
04:41 Sirat - Nominated for the Best Sound Category
07:36 Pluto: Make Pluto Great Again?
13:01 Presidential Decree to make Pluto a planet again...
16:07 William Shatner wants to restore the status of Pluto
Reference:
Sirat (2025)
imdb.com/title/tt32298285
Sinners (2025)
imdb.com/title/tt31193180
Pluto
science.nasa.gov/dwarf-planets/pluto
Also airing on The Fabulous 413 (NPR/NEPM)
npr.org/podcasts/1155727495/the-fabulous-413
🔔 Join the Conversation
If you value thoughtful conversations about astronomy, humanity, and perspective, subscribe to Mr. Universe.
#pluto #planets #neildegrassetyson #oscars2026 #sinners #planetarium #planetaryscience #star #milkyway #scientificdiscovery #scientificmethod #galaxy #universe #science #podcast #podcastclips #astronomynews #astronomy #esa #hubblespacetelescope #eso #fabulous413 #blackholes
For more information about Kainaat Studios:
kainaatstudios.com
Sign up to our mailing list to get unseen content and hear special announcements! kainaatstudios.com/newsletter
Follow us for more:
Facebook facebook.com/kainaatstudios
Twitter twitter.com/KainaatStudios
Instagram instagram.com/kainaatstudios
TikTok tiktok.com/@kainaatstudios
LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/kainaat
Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios
Credits:
Hosts: Monte Belmonte & Salman Hameed
Editor: Shehryar Shaikh
Music: "Gates of Gagashah" by Zohaib Kazi
Images: JWST, Reuters, NASA, ESA, ESO and Wikipedia
Galactic Orbiters (Founding Supporters):
Iqbal Family Foundation, Getz Pharma, PixelEdge, Qazi Family Foundation
Stellar Orbiters:
Ashraf Qazi, Aimen Khan, Slavena Emilova Molle and Abid & Farah Donation Fund
Space Orbiters:
Dr. Abdul Nadir, Dr. Asad Ansari, Dr. Salman Mallick, Dr. Tariq Hameed, Asif Alam, Zubair Faiz, Dr. Kamran Manzoor, Dr. Arsalan Malik and Junaid Qurashi
Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well!
If you wish to donate, please visit: kainaatstudios.com/donate
