Sir, – With Pluto gone, I consider it more appropriate to view things back to front, so my mnemonic for the planets is to Sol inwards. Neptune Unhappily Shivers Justifiably; Might Earth Vanish Miraculously? – Yours, etc,
Sir, – With reference to Garry Owens’s letter regarding the demotion of Pluto (December 15th), it seems appropriate to reflect the straitened times in an adapted mnemonic.
My Very Earnest Mother Just Sent Us Nine Pizzas becomes My Very Earnest Mother Just Sent Us Nothing! – Yours, etc,