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What planet was discovered in 1930?
Pluto was discovered in 1930. At the time it was considered to be a planet, but it is now considered a dwarf planet.
What used to be called a planet but not now?
Pluto was once considered the ninth planet in our solar system, but it was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union.
What is the furtherest planet from the earth?
The furthest planet from Earth in our solar system is Neptune. Neptune is located about 2.7 billion miles from Earth on average.
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.
What planet has disappeared?
No planet has "disappeared" (at least not from our solar system). You are probably referring to Pluto. Pluto used to be considered a planet, but scientists have discussed this topic and now it is just considered an asteroid.
Why did Pluto lose its status as the 9th planet?
Pluto is still a planet but it is now considered a dwarf planet. Pluto's re-categorization as a dwarf planet was voted upon by a panel from The International Astronomical Union, the governing body in charge of naming space objects.
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.
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.
What planet is not considered to be a planet?
Pluto recently lost its status as a planet and is now a dwarf planet.
Since Pluto is not a planet what is the smallest planet?
Mercury is the smallest of the 8 "major planets" with about 5.5% of the mass of Earth. It is smaller but more massive than the largest moons of Jupiter and Saturn. Pluto is now considered a "dwarf planet" along with the asteroid Ceres and three other very distant Kuiper Belt objects.
Does Pluto still a planet?
nope, it is considered a dwarf planet now.
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.
When was Pluto first named a planet?
Pluto was discovered on February 18, 1930. It is not considered a planet anymore though. Now it is considered a dwarf planet.
Is Pluto the third smallest planet?
No. It is the smallest, though it is now considered to be a dwarf planet instead of a planet.
What is a dwarf planet whose name starts with P?
Pluto was a planet and is now considered a dwarf 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.
Can a planet also be a star?
No, definitely not, the only planet that is now considered as a star is Pluto.
