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In 2006 the international astronomical union changed the definition of what a planet was. This meant that Pluto no longer met the definition of what a classic planet was and it was demoted to a dwarf planet status instead.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe International Astronomical Union (IAU) recognises 8 Planets in our solar system, and 5 Dwarf Planets (including Pluto). There are several other dwarf planet candidates in addition to these.
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∙ 12y agoThere are now 8 planets in our solar system. A number of other planets exist that orbit other stars.
there are 7, Pluto is considered a dwarf planet
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How many planets are ther?
There are 8 planets.
How many planets were there?
There were 9 planets.
What is the number of planets in the solar system?
There are 8 planets in the solar system
How did the 8 planets get there names?
The planets of the solar system are named after the Roman and Greek gods.
What is number of planets in our solar system?
There are 8 planets not including Pluto and 9 including Pluto.
How many planets in your solar systems?
8. Funny how you phrase it "your solar system"
How many planets are ther?
There are 8 planets.
What do the 8 planets orbit in?
The 8 planets orbit around the Sun, in ellipses.
What consists of 8 planets and a sun?
Our solar system consists of 8 planets and the sun, plus 5 dwarf planets and thousands of minor planets.
How long are the planets orbits?
8 planets orbit the sun
How many planets were there?
There were 9 planets.
What is the rhyme for the 8 planets?
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8 equals p in the S s?
Literally, it says 8 is the planets in the Solar system. What that means is that there are 8 planets in the solar system.
Are there 8 planets from the sun?
There are eight true planets in our solar system.
What star has to most planets circling it?
The sun, with 8 known planets
Is there ten planets?
Well First of all *Are there ten planets*No there are not 10 planets, only 8 actually.
Are there more gas planets than rock planets?
Of the 8 planets, four are rocky and four are gas planets, so there are equal numbers.
