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Pluto was discovered in 1930 and dubbed the ninth planet. It was known as the ninth planet up until 2006, when it was reclassified as a dwarf planet. Now there are only eight officially recognised planets in our solar system, with an additional five dwarf planets and several more dwarf planet candidates.
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What planet was named after an eleven year old girl in England?
The planet Pluto was named after an eleven-year-old girl named Venetia Burney in England in 1930. Venetia suggested the name to her grandfather, who then relayed it to astronomers who discovered the 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.
Is Uranium named after a planet?
No, Uranium is not named after a planet. It is named after the planet Uranus, which in turn is named after the ancient Greek god of the sky.
What is the name of the Roman Goddess which is named after a planet?
Aphrodite is named after Venus and I think that is it
Which god was the planet of Mercury named after?
the planet Mercury is named after the god... Mercury!
When was Pluto the planet named?
The former planet was officially named on March 24, 1930. The name was created by the eleven-year old girl, Venetia Phair, on March 14, 1930.
What planet discovered in 1930 is named after the god of the lower world?
Pluto i think.
What planet was named after an eleven year old girl in England?
The planet Pluto was named after an eleven-year-old girl named Venetia Burney in England in 1930. Venetia suggested the name to her grandfather, who then relayed it to astronomers who discovered the 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.
When was Pluto the dwarf planet discovered?
An American astronomer named Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto in 1930
Pluto he planet was named after Pluto the dog?
Pluto the planet was named after the Roman god of the underworld, not the Disney dog. The name was proposed by Venetia Burney, an 11-year-old schoolgirl from England, in 1930. Pluto the Disney dog was named after the planet, not the other way around.
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 starting with p a planet discovered by an astronomer in 1930?
Pluto was a planet discovered in 1930
Is Pluto named after a famous dog?
Actually Walt Disney created a cartoon dog character named Pluto to the Mickey Mouse cartoon series in the former planet's honor after the planet was discovered.The name Pluto was proposed by a 11 year old little girl named Vernetia Burney from Oxford, England. The name was derived from "Pluto" the god of the underworld in classic mythology.
What planet discovered by an astronmer in 1930?
planet pluto
Is Uranium named after a planet?
No, Uranium is not named after a planet. It is named after the planet Uranus, which in turn is named after the ancient Greek god of the sky.
Why did the planet Neptune get that name?
Until 1930, the Planet Neptune was the the most distant planet in our Solar sytem to be known. Unfortunately for Pluto, it still is. All of 'our' planets were named for Roman gods, including Neptune. See the links below, please:
