2006-08-27 14:26:37 · 18 answers · asked by ∂ılβεгЃ 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
the IAU did not make a standard yet for the definition of PLANET. They suggest to put Pluto under "DWARF PLANET" similar to Sedna and 2003UB313.
So the Pluto is still a planet, but will be declared as dwarf planet later on.
2006-08-27 17:42:19 · answer #1 · answered by Answer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's been demoted. Now that we know more about Pluto, the demotion is correct, in my opinion. Pluto is essentially a very large comet that does not come close enough to the sun to exhibit comet behavior. Beyond Pluto are even larger bodies like Pluto. "Xena" is the name of another one.
We're down to 8 planets now.
2006-08-27 21:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pluto is closer to like a moon. It orbits another planet just recently discovered, Xena.
2006-08-27 22:12:57 · answer #3 · answered by mulderlx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not since the Thursday before last, it is now considered a dwarf planet
2006-08-27 21:33:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pluto was stripped of it planetary status (see wikipedia)
2006-08-27 21:46:37 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Nick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a "dwarf planet" because it does not fully dominate "its neighborhood."
2006-08-27 21:33:04 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa the Pooh 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not since Thursday.
2006-08-27 21:31:36 · answer #7 · answered by Katie Girl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Haven't you seen the news lately?
2006-08-27 21:31:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Acording the most recent vote...no!
2006-08-28 00:52:23 · answer #9 · answered by jeevus_ud91 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its used as a planet in science, since I was a kid. It must be...................
2006-08-27 21:33:24 · answer #10 · answered by Josef G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋