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No it was the eighth planet in the solar system. It was discovered in February 18, 1930 by Clyde W. Tombaugh

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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.


When did Pluto become part of the Solar System?

Pluto was discovered in 1930 by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh and was considered the ninth planet in our Solar System until 2006 when it was reclassified as a "dwarf planet" by the International Astronomical Union.


What Planet Was Discovered in The 1930's?

Pluto was discovered in the 1930s by American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh. Initially classified as the ninth planet in our solar system, Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union.


What starting with P is the planet discovered by astronomer in 1930?

That's Pluto. Note that it is not currently considered a planet, but after it was discovered, it was generally considered to be one.


How many planets were left in your solar system when Pluto was considered an planet?

There were a total of nine planets in the solar system when Pluto was considered a planet.


What object joined the Solar System in May 1930?

Nothing. You may be referring to the planet Pluto, which was DISCOVERED in 1930, but it had in all probability been part of the solar system since the Sun ignited 4.5 billion years ago.


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.


How was the planet Pluto discovered?

pluto was discovered in 1930


What planet was discovered by an American?

Pluto was discovered by the American Clyde W. Tombaugh, but it is no longer a planet.


Was Pluto the first dwarf planet?

No. It was the first planet to be downgraded to the title of a dwarf planet.Before Pluto became a dwarf planet, we discovered several other small, Pluto-like planets such as Ceres (Discovered on January 1st,1801), Eris(Discovered on January 5th,2005) , etc.


Is Pluto the biggest planet in your system?

No. Its not even the biggest dwarf planet.


Which is not a major planet in your solar system?

Pluto was recently stripped of the honour of being a planet