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Pluto is not a planet because it has not cleared everything from its orbit. The rules of a planet are:
- It orbits the Sun
- It is large enough for gravity to squash it into a ball
- It must have cleared everything in its orbit (Pluto did not fulfill this).
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What is the mother planet?
Earth is considered "the mother planet."
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 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 planet is considered to to be the eighth planet in your Solar System?
Neptune is our 8th planet in the solar system!
Coldest planet in the solar system?
The coldest planet in the solar system is Pluto, which is considered as a dwarf planet.
What planet rules Gemini in 1991?
No matter the year, the planet that rules Gemini is Mercury.
What planet rules sagittarius?
The ruling planet of Sagittarius is Jupiter.
Why is Pluto considered as an unusual planet?
It's not a planet. Because its not big enough to be considered a planet.
Is Pluto the fifth planet?
No. The fifth planet is Jupiter. Pluto was once considered the ninth planet, but is no longer considered a planet.
Is the sun a terrestrial planet?
The Sun is not considered a planet. It is considered a Star.
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.
Why is Pluto considered a planet?
It is not considered a planet, it is a planet, just like Earth, Venus, Neptune (etc).
Why is Neptune not considered as the planet in the Solar System?
Neptune is considered as a planet. It's Pluto that's not considered as a planet due to its small size.
How many planets rotate the sun?
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.
Is planet Biyo considered the tenth planet?
No. "Planet" Biyo is not a planet but an asteroid.
What planet is considered to be the dark planet?
pluto.
Is a dwarf planet considered a planet?
yes
