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Not really. In 2005 scientists discovered a new object object similar to Pluto orbiting farther out. This new object, later named Eris, was discussed as a potential tenth planet, but the discovery of several more similar objects called into question what qualified as a planet. In 2006 the International Astronomical Union developed a definition for a planet. Neither Pluto nor the newly discovered objects made the cut.
More recently, in 2015, scientists have discovered evidence that a large planet may be disturbing the orbits of smaller objects in the outermost reaches of the solar system. So far there is no solid evidence that such a planet exists.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoPluto is not currently considered a planet; it's a dwarf planet.Dwarf planets further than Pluto HAVE been found in our Solar System.
Also, lots of planets (at least a thousand or so) have been found in other star systems.
No objects considered "planets" have been found in our own solar system, further than Pluto.
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Can Pluto be a planet or not why?
Pluto is not a star and never has been, it has recently been reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet.
Find some evidence that you think shows that Pluto should or should not be classed as a planet?
evidence that you think shows that Pluto should or should not be classed as a planet
What planet did Galileo first study What details did he find?
it was easy Pluto the planet that was named a "Dwarf Planet" because of it's size details he saw that there was some moons which nobody knew about.
Is Pluto still in the solar system?
Yes, it still exists. The only thing that happened to it was it got renamed. It used to be called a planet, now it's a dwarf planet. Nothing about Pluto itself changed, just our word for it.yes
How do you describe the surface of Pluto?
Scientists believe that the surface of Pluto is color Pink. This is because Pluto's surface is very cold, it turned into pink It has also been confirmed by Hubble Space Telescope.
Can Pluto be a planet or not why?
Pluto is not a star and never has been, it has recently been reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet.
Which planet is hard to find and is a dwarf planet?
That planet, a dwarf, is called Pluto.
What planet is no matter how hard you look you cant find me?
That is Pluto. Since Pluto is a dwarf planet you can't find it, because it is so small.
What technology was used to find out Pluto is not a planet?
telescopes
What year did scientists find out that Pluto was a dwarf planet?
2006
Why was Pluto decided to be a dwarf planet at last?
it's because that they were asteroids that was bigger then Pluto so it was hard to find out which is Pluto and which are the asteroids
Find some evidence that you think shows that Pluto should or should not be classed as a planet?
evidence that you think shows that Pluto should or should not be classed as a planet
When did we find out that Pluto isn't a planet?
We didn't exactly "find out" that Pluto isn't a planet. In 2005, astronomers discovered several Pluto-like objects orbiting farther out. These discoveries raised the question of what could be considered a planet. At the time, there was no formal definition of what was a planet and what wasn't. After much debate, the International Astronomical Union created a formal definition in 2006. Pluto fell short of the criteria needed.
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.
Who found planet Charon and when did they find it?
The is no planet Charon. Charon is a moon of the dwarf planet Pluto. Charon was discovered by James Christy in 1978.
Where can you find pictures of the planet Pluto?
Most images show just a dot. See link.
Why is it so difficult to find out information about Pluto?
because it is a dwarf planet and it is too far from the earh
