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IN 2006, the International Astronomical Union voted that a planet must meet three qualifications.
1. It must orbit the Sun, not another body.
2. It must be massive enough to have been crushed into a spherical shape by its own gravity.
3. It must have "cleared the vicinity of its orbit".
Pluto meets the first two criteria, but because there are many other (possibly millions of other) bodies in the Kuiper Belt of assorted mass and debris beyond Neptune, Pluto has not "cleared its orbit" of other bodies. Like Ceres in the Asteroid Belt, Pluto was demoted to "dwarf planet" status.
This third requirement is fairly controversial, as astronomy goes, and the next IAU convention may revise it.
What else can I help you with?
Why did Pluto lose its status as the 9th planet?
Pluto is still a planet but it is now considered a dwarf planet. Pluto's re-categorization as a dwarf planet was voted upon by a panel from The International Astronomical Union, the governing body in charge of naming space objects.
What happened to pluto to lose its place as a planet?
it didnt have all the elements its ment to have and its to small ;)
Which Kuiper belt object has recently been stripped of its privileges as a planet?
None. There are no "priveleges as a planet" to be stripped. And an inanimate object wouldn't miss them anyway. Pluto was recently stripped of its title as a planet. But it didn't lose any priveleges because of it.
How much weight do you lose by going on to Pluto?
No-one knows.
How did people react to the IAU's decision?
People had mixed reactions to the International Astronomical Union's decision to reclassify Pluto as a "dwarf planet" in 2006. Some agreed with the scientific reasons behind the decision, while others, including the general public, were nostalgic and upset to see Pluto lose its status as the ninth planet in our solar system. The decision sparked debates and discussions within both the scientific community and the public.
When will Pluto lose its orbit and leave the solar system?
oh wow. you people don't know? pluto ALREADY left it's orbit last year!(2012) next time watch the NEWS.
What helps you to lose weight?
Proper diet and exercise.
Can a planet suddenly lose its gravity?
No that is impossible. Gravity is related to mass, so while a planet still has mass it still has gravity.
Are there any safe methods to quickly lose weight?
There is no safe way to lose weight except proper exercise and a sligt reduction in calorie intake. You should only lose 1-2 pounds a week and have a proper diet with nutrients and fiber.
What helps you lose weight?
A proper balanced diet and appropriate exercise
What happens when your BMI is at 30?
you need to lose weight with a proper diet and excersise
When did space lose oxygen?
Space does not "lose" oxygen as it is a vacuum. Oxygen is present in the Earth's atmosphere, but it becomes extremely sparse as you move away from the planet. The lack of oxygen in space can make it uninhabitable for humans without proper life support systems.
