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It was declassified as a planet.
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Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planet because it did not meet the criteria set by the International Astronomical Union for a full-fledged planet. In particular, Pluto did not clear its orbit of other debris. As a result, it was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006.
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This used to be called a planet but now isn't?
Pluto is a dwarf planet because scientists say Pluto is too small to be a planet anymore. Pluto is a DWARF PLANET.
Which planet is now called a dwarf planet?
Pluto is the planet that is now classified as a dwarf planet. It was reclassified in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union due to its small size and its orbit overlapping with Neptune.
What is Pluto named now?
Pluto is still officially named "Pluto" as of now. It remains a dwarf planet and has not been officially renamed.
What is Pluto called now?
It is still known as Pluto, even though it was downgraded to a dwarf planet and given a number. So really we should call it 134340Pluto.
What is the planet Pluto?
Pluto is an object that is no longer a planet,Now it is a Dwarf Planet.Well it used to be a planet.
This used to be called a planet but now isn't?
Pluto is a dwarf planet because scientists say Pluto is too small to be a planet anymore. Pluto is a DWARF PLANET.
What used to be called a planet but isnt now?
Pluto, it is now a dwarf planet
What is another What are fact about Pluto?
Pluto was originally called a planet, it is now reclassified as a dwarf planet.
What Disney character has the same name as a planet?
PlutoAnswerPluto is now defined as a dwarf planet. Pluto is mickeys dog and is also the name of a now called dwarf planet.
Which planet used to be called a planet but is now a dwarf planet?
Pluto used to be classified as a planet but was reclassified to be considered a dwarf planet.
Which planet has recently lost it status?
Pluto lost it's "planet" status and now is called a dwarf planet.
What was the the planet that is no longer a planet in your solar system?
Pluto, it is now a dwarf planet or planetoid.
Which planet is now called a dwarf planet?
Pluto is the planet that is now classified as a dwarf planet. It was reclassified in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union due to its small size and its orbit overlapping with Neptune.
Which planet is dwarf planet now?
pluto
Why this used to be called a planet but is not now?
It's Pluto which is now a dwarf planet, one of probably many.
Pluto is no longer considered a planet. What is its new category?
Pluto is now designated as a dwarf planet.
What is Pluto named now?
Pluto is still officially named "Pluto" as of now. It remains a dwarf planet and has not been officially renamed.
