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A dwarf planet is not considered a planet because it does not dominate its orbital path and cannot clear that path of debris.
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∙ 12y agoIts a moon of Jupiter. Its not in a direct orbit around our sun, so is not a planet or dwarf planet.
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∙ 12y agoIt isn't a dwarf planet because it orbits around Jupiter, and it's a moon. If you included moons in the criteria for dwarf planets, then Earth's moon could be a dwarf planet, too.
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∙ 8y agoBy definition, a dwarf planet must orbit the sun. Ganymede orbits the planet Jupiter, which makes it a moon.
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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.
What is Ceres considered?
Dwarf planet
Who thinks that Pluto is to small to be called a planet?
Pluto is not considered a planet anymore but is considered a dwarf planet.
Do all astronomers think that Pluto is a planet?
No. It was categorised as a dwarf planet in 2006, but not all astronomers agree with that decision.
Which planet is no longer considered a planet It was demoted from the position by international astronomical union?
Pluto. It is now considered a dwarf planet.
Why is ganymede classified as a moon and not a planet?
Ganymede is considered a moon because it orbits a planet and not the sun.
Why Ganymede is classified as a moon rather than a planet?
Ganymede is regarded as a moon because it orbits a planet. In order to be considered a planet it would have to orbit the sun.
Is a dwarf planet considered a planet?
yes
Name How many planets are there in solarsystem?
8 not including Pluta since its considered a Dwarf planet 8 not including Pluta since its considered a Dwarf planet 8 not including Pluto since its considered a Dwarf planet 8 not including Pluto since its considered a Dwarf planet
What is a dwarf planet whose name starts with P?
Pluto was a planet and is now considered a dwarf planet.
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.
Which planet used to be called a planet but is now a dwarf planet?
Pluto used to be classified as a planet but was reclassified to be considered a dwarf planet.
Is Pluto considered a planet anymore?
no, a dwarf planet
Pluto is no longer considered a planet. What is its new category?
Pluto is now designated as a dwarf planet.
What is Ceres considered?
Dwarf planet
Is the Pluto considered as a planet?
no they down graded it to a dwarf planet
Who thinks that Pluto is to small to be called a planet?
Pluto is not considered a planet anymore but is considered a dwarf planet.
