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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.

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