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According to the new definition, in the year 2006, a fully fledged planet is an object that orbits the Sun and is large enough to have become round due to the force of its own gravity. In addition, a planet has to dominate the neighborhood around its orbit.
Pluto was demoted to a "dwarf planet" because it does not dominate its neighborhood. Pluto now seems to be just one of many objects in the fairly recently discovered "Kuiper belt".
Charon, Pluto's largest moon, is only about half the size of Pluto, while all the true planets are far larger than their moons.
Astronomers took a vote in 2006 and Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet.
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What was the the planet that is no longer a planet in your solar system?
Pluto, it is now a dwarf planet or planetoid.
Why did they take away Pluto's planet status?
it was so small it wasnt exactly a planet it was a dwarf planet
What planet was a planet until 2006?
Pluto
Who found Pluto as a dwarf planet in 2006?
pluto was found as a dwarf planet by the international astronomical union on august 24th 2006
Is Pluto still planet?
No. As of 2006 Pluto is a dwarf planet, which is a different class of object.
When was Pluto considered a major planet?
Pluto was considered a major planet from 1930 to 2006.
Is Pluto actually a dwarf planet?
As of 2006, Pluto has been classified as a dwarf planet.
What planet was demoted into dwarf planet in 2006?
Pluto
This used to be called a planet until recently?
Pluto. From its discovery in 1930 until 2006, it was considered the ninth planet. It was reclassified as a Dwarf planet in August 2006.
When was Pluto in the planet of lists?
2006
When it was agreed that Pluto is not a planet?
August 24, 2006 is the date when Pluto was consider no more a planet.
Why did they consider Pluto a planet again?
Since 2006, Pluto has been considered a dwarf planet.
