Because prior to 2006, the definition of a planet was different than it is today. Pluto met the requirements of the old definition:
There are eight known planets. Pluto was once considered a planet, but it is no longer officially considered a planet.There are eight known planets. Pluto was once considered a planet, but it is no longer officially considered a planet.There are eight known planets. Pluto was once considered a planet, but it is no longer officially considered a planet.There are eight known planets. Pluto was once considered a planet, but it is no longer officially considered a planet.
No. The fifth planet is Jupiter. Pluto was once considered the ninth planet, but is no longer considered a planet.
There are eight known planets. Pluto was once considered a planet, but it is no longer officially considered a planet.There are eight known planets. Pluto was once considered a planet, but it is no longer officially considered a planet.There are eight known planets. Pluto was once considered a planet, but it is no longer officially considered a planet.There are eight known planets. Pluto was once considered a planet, but it is no longer officially considered a planet.
Pluto. Until recently (a few years ago), it was considered a planet.
Pluto is not considered a planet anymore but is considered a dwarf planet.
Pluto was considered a major planet from 1930 to 2006.
Pluto is no longer considered a planet.
No. Pluto is a dwarf planet that was once classified as a planet.
Neptune is now considered the outermost planet, Pluto is the next one but it is no longer considered a planet.
Pluto was considered the ninth planet.
No, Pluto is a tiny, rocky dwarf planet.
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