I am sure the players competing in the Battle of the Planets SnG giveaway at PokerStars did not use Mrs. Frizzle's guide to the solar system on the Magic School Bus to acquire their seats. A favorite bedtime of my son's as Ms. Frizzle teaches her students about the moons and gaseous planets while traveling around the sun out towards quasi-planet Pluto.

220 players gained entry into this potentially big payday for the low stakes players as the nine planets were represented by all of forms of players from the high stakes ballas to the recreational players or those who are just starting their poker "careers" in the micro stakes. The shootout format played the beginning tables down to their winners and the remaining 81 players would be assured $195 for their efforts.

As for the remainder of the tourney I'll defer to Brad "Otis" Willis over at the PokerStarsBlog.com to announce the winners:

Once the final nine combatants were decided, it lined up like this:
AngryFish (Neptune Division)
BighandLeo (Mercury Division)
ienjoymoney (Saturn Division)
QofPoker86 (Saturn Division)
ryanghall (Saturn Division)
The Kapper (Neptune Division)
throwinphins (Saturn Division)
VR4Poker (Mercury Division)
woosewoo (Jupiter Division)

The nine players represented just four of the eight planet divisions. Saturn provided the bulk with four of the players. There were two each from Neptune and Mercury, and the final player had come from the biggest division-Jupiter.
The stage was set for the low stakes players to cause an upset, but it wasn't to be. Bighandleo and VR4Poker, the Mercury contingent, managed 9th and 6th respectively.

Likewise, Jupiter and Neptune were swept aside by the torrent of talent representing the Saturn division, which accounted for four of the final five players.

When AngryFish was eliminated in 3rd place, it came down to 'ryanghall' and 'throwinphins' to decide who would be crowned champion.

After a deal was quickly agreed between the two players, they set about the fight for pride and glory. After short heads-up skirmish, it was 'ryanghall' who would claim them. The full final table results were as follows:

1. ryanghall $10,139*
2. throwinphins $9,360*
3. AngryFish $4,500
4. QofPoker86 $3,350
5. ienjoymoney $2,735
6. VR4Poker $2,200
7. The Kapper $1,700
8. woosewoo $1,200
9. BighandLeo $775
*Based on a two-way deal.