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When was Pluto unclassified?
The International Astronomical Union changed the classification of Pluto in August of 2006. They downgraded it from a planet to a dwarf planet.
What is the organization that decides the status of planets?
International Astronomical Union (IAU
When was Pluto turned in to a dwarf planet?
Pluto used to be one of the nine planets, but it was re-classified as a Dwarf Planet on August 24th 2006 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).
Why Pluto is excluded as a planet by international astronomical union?
Because it is made up of only gass
Who made the official decision to downgrade Pluto from a planet to dwarf planet?
The scientific 'community' made the decision. Pluto is considered to be too far away from the Sun to be classed as a planet of the solar system. It is now accepted to be part of the Kuiper belt.
When was International Astronomical Union created?
International Astronomical Union was created in 1919.
What decision did the International Astronomical Union make in August of 2006?
To downgrade Pluto from planet to dwarf planet :)
What is IAU stand for?
It stands for International Astronomical Union.
Who made the definition of a planet?
The International Astronomical Union
What does IAU stand for?
IAU stands for International Astronomical Union
When was Pluto unclassified?
The International Astronomical Union changed the classification of Pluto in August of 2006. They downgraded it from a planet to a dwarf planet.
What is the name of the scientist that figured out that Pluto was not a planet anymore?
It was not one scientist that made this decision but the International Astronomical Union (IAU), which is the body officially recognized by astronomers and other scientists worldwide as the naming authority for astronomical bodies.
What is the organization that decides the status of planets?
International Astronomical Union (IAU
What do most astronomers consider Pluto to be a?
According to the International Astronomical Union, Pluto is a dwarf planet.
What has the author Jacqueline Bergeron written?
Jacqueline Bergeron has written: 'Transactions of the International Astronomical Union, Volume XXIB (Transactions of the International Astronomical Union)' 'Reports on Astronomy' 'Highlights of Astronomy, Volume 9'
Who decided about Pluto's status as a ' Dwarf Planet'?
The International Astronomical Union (IAU).
How many constellations have been identified?
88, as defined by the International Astronomical Union.
