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Pluto was considered a major planet from 1930 to 2006.

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Which is not a major planet in your solar system?

Pluto was recently stripped of the honour of being a planet


Do you say Pluto when you mention the major planets?

No, because Pluto is not considered a planet by the scientific community.


If Pluto is a dwarf planet is it still considered a planet?

No. It is considered as a dwarf planet If you order a small Pepsi, you still get Pepsi, right? Pluto is a planet. It is a special class of planet; it is a dwarf planet. What it is not is a major planet.


Is Pluto the fifth planet?

No. The fifth planet is Jupiter. Pluto was once considered the ninth planet, but is no longer considered a planet.


Do all astronomers think that Pluto is a planet?

No, not all astronomers consider Pluto a planet. Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union, leading to debate among scientists about its classification. Some astronomers argue that Pluto does not meet all the criteria to be considered a full planet.


How many planets were left in your solar system when Pluto was considered an planet?

There were a total of nine planets in the solar system when Pluto was considered a planet.


What planet and dwarf planet alternate as eighth position from the Sun?

Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun. Pluto's orbit is sometimes farther out, but Pluto is no longer considered a planet.


Why is Pluto regarded as a dwarf planet?

Pluto is no longer considered a planet.


Which planet is nearer Pluto?

Neptune is now considered the outermost planet, Pluto is the next one but it is no longer considered a planet.


How long was Pluto considered one of the major planets?

From its discovery in 1930 until its degradation in 2006 Pluto was considered the solar system's ninth planet. Now it is considered a dwarf planet, and one of 5 official dwarf planets.


Is Pluto considered a gas planet?

No, Pluto is a tiny, rocky dwarf planet.


How many planets rotate the sun?

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