DEMOTED?! π₯ Why Isn't Pluto A Planet Anymore? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS
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Pluto was demoted from being the ninth planet to a dwarf planet in 2006 due to not meeting the new criteria for planethood, leaving the solar system with only eight planets in total. The reclassification was driven by technological advancements and the discovery of other planet-sized objects, necessitating a clearer definition of what constitutes a planet.
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- Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 due to failing to meet the new criteria for planethood, which required clearing its orbit of other objects, among other conditions.
- Technological advancements prompted the reevaluation of Pluto's status, leading to a clearer definition of planets and the recognition of other dwarf planets in the solar system.
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Why was Pluto reclassified as a dwarf planet?
Due to not meeting new planet criteria.
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