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The ⯓ symbol in a poster published by NASA/JPL, showing the size of Pluto compared to the Moon.
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A large-orb variant is more visually distinct from Neptune's trident symbol ⟨
⟩.
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Translingual
Etymology
Pluto's bident, stylized like Neptune's trident and surmounted by a globe or cap. Popularized by Paul Clancy, founder in 1933 of American Astrology magazine.[1]
Usage notes
⟨⯓⟩ is the most common astrological symbol for Pluto in English-language sources, and perhaps globally.[1] It was originally an exclusively astrological symbol, with only ⟨♇⟩ being used in astronomy (though often ⟨♇⟩ was found in astrology as well). However, since the 2006 reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet, ⟨⯓⟩ has seen some use in astronomical sources.[2]
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References
- Unicode request L2/16-067R, Astrological Plutos
- L2/21-224: Unicode request for dwarf-planet symbols
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