The new issue about the planet pluto
2006-09-09 19:25:34 · 14 answers · asked by safeeraslamc 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
pluto is not a planet because pluto orbits the sun, is round, does not have an isolated orbit (a bunch of other similar bodies have similar orbits.), and is not a satellite it is defined as a dwarf planet. this does not change anything about the solar system or pluto. it just corrects the mistake of classifying pluto as a planet initially.
i have been waiting for this since i was about twelve. i feel somewhat satisfied. i knew that pluto didn't fit the pattern set by the major bodies in the solar system so it was an anomaly. it just felt illogical and "out of place". this was the right thing to do, believe me. i don't understand why so many are having such a problem with this.
i don't know how long this will drag on tho. many planetary scientists are not satisfied that the definition is not rigorous enough.
http://www.iau.org/fileadmin/content/pdfs/Resolution_GA26-5-6.pdf
2006-09-10 05:31:05 · answer #1 · answered by warm soapy water 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Basically because of the orbit and it’s not because of the 13 degree angle from the plane. Pluto (134340) crosses Neptune’s path therefore becomes closer then further from the Sun than Neptune. As long as the term "dwarf planet" doesn't mean size. If a Jupiter size object happened to cross orbital paths the term “dwarf planet" would seem difficult to comprehend.
2006-09-13 12:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as there are many other objects the same size of PLuto and also orbiting the Sun.pluto in size is much smaller then our moon.But however our moon does not qualify as a planet as it is not having its own moon.hence the new criteria is specific size + orbit sun+ own moon =planet
2006-09-09 20:14:41 · answer #3 · answered by anand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
black cat (4th answerer never reads the news :P)
firstly, it is considered a dwarf planet ( still a planet after all lol)
secondly, it crosses in to neptune's orbit.
2006-09-09 19:33:23 · answer #4 · answered by icefiring123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its considered a planet but some scientist do not recognize it because they think its a piece of rock from an asteroid belt right behind it
2006-09-09 19:37:29 · answer #5 · answered by curious1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
size and lack of a discrete orbit ( it and its moon orbit a point in space ) ( this is two times TONIGHT that I've answered this ) and the orbit issue outlined above but it's really BECAUSE THEY DISCOVERED TOO MANY NEW LARGER OBJECTS FURTHER OUT !!!
2006-09-09 19:31:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't "clear the neighborhood around its orbit", because it goes in and out of neptunes orbit
2006-09-09 19:30:26 · answer #7 · answered by timvansickel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
size and lack of a discrete orbit BUT I TOTALLY DISAGREE IT SHOULD BE A PLANET
2006-09-09 19:31:59 · answer #8 · answered by shelleigh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The little guy always loses out, lack of substance I guess...big bad bullies
2006-09-09 19:28:22 · answer #9 · answered by patti duke 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it doesn't have the same characteristics as the other planets
2006-09-12 14:27:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋