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Neptune is confirmed as a planet because it is partly made of gas much like other planets.However Pluto is made of ice and rock has no atmoshpere and because of its short distance to the Kuiper belt and its size makes astronomers wonder if this is a planet. Plus it doesn't clear it's path of objects that are in it's way.
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What is the planet with an orbit that intersects the orbit of the dwarf planet Pluto?
The planet with an orbit that intersects the orbit of the dwarf planet Pluto is Neptune. Neptune, the eighth and farthest known planet from the Sun in the Solar System, has an orbit that crosses Pluto's orbit due to its elliptical path around the Sun. This orbital relationship between Neptune and Pluto is one of the factors that led to Pluto's reclassification as a dwarf planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union.
Is it possible for Neptune to be the ninth planet from the sun?
Neptune is always the eight and last planet from the Sun.However, because of the declassification of Pluto from a planet into a dwarf planet, the rules have changed.When Pluto was a planet, it's orbit intersected that of Neptune, so at one period, Pluto was closer to the Sun than Neptune, whereas at other times, it was the other way around.See the related link for a pictorial which gives a pictorial representation.
Which dwarf planet is after Neptune?
Pluto.
Which planet is before Pluto?
the planet farther than Pluto is Eris the planet farther than Pluto is Eris the planet farther than Pluto is Eris the planet farther than Pluto is Eris the planet further than neptune is nothing in our solar system but out of our solar system it,s Eris
Which 2 planet is the farthest away from sun?
Neptune and Uranus. It would be Pluto and Neptune but pluto is no longer a planet it is a dwarf planet
What planet is closest to Pluto neptune or uranus?
Neptune is the planet closest to Pluto
What planets are next to your planet Neptune?
The planet before Neptune is Uranus. The planet after Neptune is Pluto but Pluto is know classified as a dwarf planet.
The closest planet to pluto?
neptuneNeptune is the closest to Pluto. Uranus is the second closest planet to Pluto. Saturn is the third closest planet to Pluto. Jupiter is the forth closest planet to Pluto. Mars is the fifth closest planet to Pluto. Earth is the sixth closest planet to Pluto. Venus is the seventh closest planet to Pluto. Mercury is the most furthest away from Pluto. The Sun and the moon are not considered as planets. The planet Pluto is also not considered as a planet.
What is the planet with an orbit that intersects the orbit of the dwarf planet Pluto?
The planet with an orbit that intersects the orbit of the dwarf planet Pluto is Neptune. Neptune, the eighth and farthest known planet from the Sun in the Solar System, has an orbit that crosses Pluto's orbit due to its elliptical path around the Sun. This orbital relationship between Neptune and Pluto is one of the factors that led to Pluto's reclassification as a dwarf planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union.
Which is the 8 th planet from the Sun?
Neptune is the eighth and furthest planet from the Sun.
Which planet is smarter Neptune or Pluto?
Pluto
What is the closet planet to Pluto?
The closest planet to Pluto is Neptune, the closest object would be Chiron which is Pluto's "moon", although it is little more than a captured asteroid.
Which planet is pluto nearest to?
Pluto is nearest to Neptune.
Is it possible for Neptune to be the ninth planet from the sun?
Neptune is always the eight and last planet from the Sun.However, because of the declassification of Pluto from a planet into a dwarf planet, the rules have changed.When Pluto was a planet, it's orbit intersected that of Neptune, so at one period, Pluto was closer to the Sun than Neptune, whereas at other times, it was the other way around.See the related link for a pictorial which gives a pictorial representation.
What planet is usally eighth from sun?
the 8th planet from the sun is neptune but not always, Pluto has an inclined orbit so for part of the year Pluto is the 8th planet from the sun and neptune is the 9th, but some people don't think Pluto is a planet.
Is Neptune and Pluto the same planet?
No
What is the clostest planet to Pluto?
Neptune
