• Question: Is pluto a dwarf planet?

    Asked by smilies123 to Andrew, Emma, Marianne on 15 Jun 2010 in Categories: .
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      anon answered on 14 Jun 2010:

      That’s what we’re told isn’t it? Guess it kind of throws out all those astrological predictions you read about in magazines.

      You knew that already didn’t you?

    • Photo: Andrew Maynard

      Andrew Maynard answered on 15 Jun 2010:

      Hi smilies123,

      Officially, yes it is. According to the definition of what a planet is that is set down by the International Astronomical Union, Pluto doesn’t qualify as a full planet.

      Scientifically this makes sense – Pluto is different from the eight main planets in the Solar System. But given its history as the ninth “planet” to be discovered, I think it should at least be an honorary planet!

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