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Pluto- A dwarf planet in the far edge of the solar system
Pluto2- A greek god of the underworld
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Why does Pluto not anymore considered as planet?
The definition of a planet was changed and it does not meet that definition.
Some scienctist have suggested that Pluto is not a planet what evidence supports such an idea?
Pluto IS NOT a planet - by definition.
Was Pluto really blasted?
No. Pluto is still perfectly intact. It was, however, demoted as it does not meet the new definition of a planet.
Do all astronomers think Pluto planet?
No. Most follow the new IAU definition of a planet which excludes Pluto.
Is Pluto not there or was it blasted?
Pluto is still there. The only thing that happened is that in 2006 a definition for what qualified as a planet was created and Pluto did not qualify, so it was demoted. It is now classified as a dwarf planet.
Is Pluto an planet?
No. The definition of the word "planet" has changed. We now have a new term, "dwarf planet", to describe things like Pluto..
What happened to the planet Pluto?
The IAU arrived at a new definition for "planet" which left Pluto out in the cold. It is now designated as a "Dwarf Planet".
What is the origin of the word plutonium?
It is named after the planet Pluto, which is, itself, named after the roman god of the underworld, Pluto. Pluto is the roman name for the Greek god Hades, which is the underworld itself. Yes, it is named after the planet Pluto, however that is not the 'definition' of the word Plutonium itself. In 1994, the definition of the word Plutonium was given as "the element of the Lord of Hell'. It seems that this 1994 definition has all but disappeared from public view. It makes one wonder why.
Is Pluto still one of the planets of our solar system?
Pluto has not changed in any way. Our definition of a planet has changed. So, Pluto is no longer a planet, it is a minor planet of our solar system.
When did scientists describe Pluto as a dwarf planet?
In 2006 the Astronomical Union defined 'planet' and the definition excluded Pluto. At the same time they created the term dwarf planet into which Pluto fell.
Did Pluto ever explode?
The planet Pluto has never exploded in the solar system, It was discovered in 1930 and was considered the ninth planet of the solar system until 2006.At that time, it was reclassified as a dwarf planet because it no longer fit the new scientific definition of a planet.
How was Pluto destroyed?
Pluto did not disintegrate. It is still there. The only thing that has changed is a new formal definition of a planet, and Pluto did not make the cut.
