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When did scientists consider Eris and Pluto to be dwarf planets?
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What planets do scientists not consider a major planet?
Pluto. It is considered a dwarf planet but very small compared to others in our solar system
Why do scientists say Pluto is usually the ninth planet?
No scientists say that. Scientists know that Pluto is a dwarf planet, and not one of the 8 major planets of our solar system.
What is the name of our dwarf planets?
our dwarf planets are Pluto
What planets turned to dwarf planets?
Pluto
What is Pluto really?
Pluto is a dwarf planet. there has been dwarf planets found bigger then pluto.
Should Eris be a planet?
No. scientists have found dozens of planets about the same size as Eris and Pluto. I think they should just be Dwarf planets.
Do astronomers often consider Pluto and Charon a double planet?
No, because Pluto has been reclassified as a dwarf planet. Dwarf planets are not planets, despite the confusing term. Before Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet, sometimes the Pluto-Charon system was thought of as a double planet, so you can sometimes find that in outdated but authoritative-seeming references.
What is Pluto Eris and Makemake?
Dwarf Planets. The five dwarf planets (as of 2017) are:CeresPlutoHaumeaMakemakeEris
Is Pluto a gaseous dwarf planet?
No. Pluto is a rocky/icy dwarf planet. In fact, no dwarf planets are gaseous.
When does Pluto cross?
None of the eight planets has an orbit that crossesanother. Dwarf planets (which include Pluto) and Dwarf Planet candidates do cross orbits of planets and each
What number is Pluto?
Counting only dwarf planets it is the second closest; Ceres is closer.Counting both planets and dwarf planets; Pluto is the 10th from the sun.
How many planets have a path around the sun?
ummm there were nine planets but scientists decided that Pluto was a dwarf planet so i don't think it counts anymore
