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Under the current definition of a planet, yes it can! If a gas giant were to share its orbit with other objects of significant mass (other than moons, comets or asteroids), it would definitely qualify as a dwarf planet. In order to be a planet, it would have to "clear the neighborhood" until it was the dominate influence in its orbit.
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Is Pluto a terrestrial planet or a gas giant planet?
Pluto is no longer a planet but is classified as a dwarf planet, So Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet. Neither terrestrial or gas planet.
Is Haumea a gas giant or a rocky terrestrial planet?
Haumea is a rocky, terrestrial dwarf planet.
What type of planet is Pluto a rocky or gas giant?
The planet Pluto is a dwarf planet. It is completely made of rock and ice!
Is Saturn a molten giant planet or a gas giant planet?
Saturn is a gas giant planet
What is a gas giant planet that sometimes orbits beyond Pluto?
Neptune, the furthest planet from the sun. Sometimes the dwarf planet Pluto comes inside its orbit.
The outer planet that is not a gas giant?
No planet - There are dwarf planets
Is Pluto a dwarf planet or Gas Giant?
Although it is right next to a lot of gas giants it is a dwarf planet.
Is Saturn a planet or dwarf planet?
---- Saturn is a planet, the only dwarf planet is pluto. ---- It's a gas giant!
Can Neptune become a dwarf planet?
No. Neptune is a gas giant planet. There is no way it could be reclassified as a dwarf planet.
What is the outer planet that is not a gas giant?
Since Pluto was downgraded to a dwarf planet, there currently is no outer planet in our solar system that is not a gas giant.
Is Pluto a terrestrial planet or a gas giant planet?
Pluto is no longer a planet but is classified as a dwarf planet, So Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet. Neither terrestrial or gas planet.
What planet in your solar system was recently named the dwarf planet?
The planet Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet in august 2006. Uranus, in comparison, is a gas giant, the opposite of a dwarf. It's big.pluto was a planet but now is a dwarf planet
Is Haumea a gas giant or a rocky terrestrial planet?
Haumea is a rocky, terrestrial dwarf planet.
In what order are the planets listed from smallest to biggest in the solar system?
In order from least to greatest in mean radius:Vesta (protoplanet)Pallas (protoplanet)Charon+ (dwarf planet)Orcus (dwarf planet)Quaoar (dwarf planet)Ceres (dwarf planet)Sedna (dwarf planet)"Snow White" [2007 OR10]* (dwarf planet)Haumea* (dwarf planet)Makemake (dwarf planet)Pluto+ (dwarf planet)Eris (dwarf planet)Mercury (terrestrial planet)Mars (terrestrial planet)Venus (terrestrial planet)Earth (terrestrial planet)Neptune (ice giant)Uranus (ice giant)Saturn (gas giant)Jupiter (gas giant)*There is a slight discrepancy as to how Haumea ought to be measured, due to its unusual shape. This makes it slightly unclear as to which is considered larger between Haumea and "Snow White."+Binary planet
What type of planet is Pluto a rocky or gas giant?
The planet Pluto is a dwarf planet. It is completely made of rock and ice!
Why does Pluto appear different from the gas giant planets?
Because Pluto is not a gas giant. It's a very small dwarf planet.
Is Pluto the only gas giant without rings?
Pluto is not a gas giant. It's a very small, rocky dwarf planet.
