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pluto was found as a dwarf planet by the international astronomical union on august 24th 2006

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Is Pluto actually a dwarf planet?

As of 2006, Pluto has been classified as a dwarf planet.


What was the the planet that is no longer a planet in your solar system?

Pluto, it is now a dwarf planet or planetoid.


Who found out that Pluto was no a planet?

It was not "found out" but a decision that was made by a panel of planetary experts to define what is a planet and what is not which "degraded" Pluto from planet status of "dwarf planet" on August 24, 2006.There are at least 44 dwarf planets known.


What planet was demoted into dwarf planet in 2006?

Pluto


Is Pluto a dwarf planet or a planet?

It was a planet until 2006, it is now designated a dwarf planet


What is a nickname for Pluto?

Pluto has been nicknamed the Dwarf Planet.


When was Pluto not known as a dwarf planet?

Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006, after being known as a major planet for 76 years.


Is Pluto still planet?

No. As of 2006 Pluto is a dwarf planet, which is a different class of object.


What is the former planet that was reclassified in 2006 as a dwarf planet?

This is Pluto.


What planet was named in 1930?

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.


Do all astronomers think that Pluto is a planet?

No, not all astronomers consider Pluto a planet. Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union, leading to debate among scientists about its classification. Some astronomers argue that Pluto does not meet all the criteria to be considered a full planet.


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.