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The fact that Pluto has hydrostatic equilibrium (a roughly spherical shape caused by gravitational influence) as attested to via the Hubble images. One could argue that it is a double planet with Charon which also maintains hydrostatic equilibrium and is bigger than the dwarf planet Ceres. This reviewer happens to believe that the idea of a planet completely clearing it's orbit of debris as a prerequisite to be a planet is silly and in many cases involving lagrange points is impossible.
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Some scienctist have suggested that Pluto is not a planet what evidence supports such an idea?
Pluto IS NOT a planet - by definition.
What supports the idea that Pluto is not a planet?
The reason that Pluto is a dwarf planet rather than a planet is mainly due to it's size, specifically, the fact that it has not cleared it's orbit of enough matter.
When did the IAU agree that Pluto was a dwarf planet?
In 2006 the IAU agreed that Pluto was a dwarf planet. Although, many people were against the idea of identifying Pluto as a dwarf planet.
Pluto he planet was named after Pluto the dog?
All of the other planets were named after Roman gods. Venetia Phair came up with the idea because she thought that this planet should follow suit.
Is there enough evidence to support the idea that Pluto is not a planet?
That's a difficult question to answer, just because of how it's phrased. It is a common misconception that Pluto is no longer considered a planet. This idea is silly, though. Pluto is very obviously a planet. It is, however, considered a minor planet, rather than a major one, because it does not match defining qualifications to be a major planet. The reason it was not originally classified as a minor planet is that technology simply wasn't sharp enough to give us a good look at it. Pluto remained something of an enigma, with its highly elliptical orbit and elusive features. We just didn't know how to classify Pluto. As technology has progressed, we have been able to identify that Pluto is just too small to be considered a major planet. It is instead considered to be a dwarf planet, a category not even recognized at the time of Pluto's discovery. If we were to consider Pluto a major planet, we would also have to consider Ceres, Eris, and Makemake major planets. To synopsize your answer, no, there is not enough evidence to support the idea that Pluto is not a planet. Mainstream science doesn't consider Pluto to not be a planet. Popular culture captured Pluto's changed classification and incorporated it into mythology.
Some scienctist have suggested that Pluto is not a planet what evidence supports such an idea?
Pluto IS NOT a planet - by definition.
What supports the idea that Pluto is not a planet?
The reason that Pluto is a dwarf planet rather than a planet is mainly due to it's size, specifically, the fact that it has not cleared it's orbit of enough matter.
When did the IAU agree that Pluto was a dwarf planet?
In 2006 the IAU agreed that Pluto was a dwarf planet. Although, many people were against the idea of identifying Pluto as a dwarf planet.
Pluto he planet was named after Pluto the dog?
All of the other planets were named after Roman gods. Venetia Phair came up with the idea because she thought that this planet should follow suit.
What was the the planet that is no longer a planet in your solar system?
Pluto, it is now a dwarf planet or planetoid.
Is Pluto a favorite planet?
Pluto is not a planet its a dwarf planet
Is there enough evidence to support the idea that Pluto is not a planet?
That's a difficult question to answer, just because of how it's phrased. It is a common misconception that Pluto is no longer considered a planet. This idea is silly, though. Pluto is very obviously a planet. It is, however, considered a minor planet, rather than a major one, because it does not match defining qualifications to be a major planet. The reason it was not originally classified as a minor planet is that technology simply wasn't sharp enough to give us a good look at it. Pluto remained something of an enigma, with its highly elliptical orbit and elusive features. We just didn't know how to classify Pluto. As technology has progressed, we have been able to identify that Pluto is just too small to be considered a major planet. It is instead considered to be a dwarf planet, a category not even recognized at the time of Pluto's discovery. If we were to consider Pluto a major planet, we would also have to consider Ceres, Eris, and Makemake major planets. To synopsize your answer, no, there is not enough evidence to support the idea that Pluto is not a planet. Mainstream science doesn't consider Pluto to not be a planet. Popular culture captured Pluto's changed classification and incorporated it into mythology.
The closest planet to pluto?
neptuneNeptune is the closest to Pluto. Uranus is the second closest planet to Pluto. Saturn is the third closest planet to Pluto. Jupiter is the forth closest planet to Pluto. Mars is the fifth closest planet to Pluto. Earth is the sixth closest planet to Pluto. Venus is the seventh closest planet to Pluto. Mercury is the most furthest away from Pluto. The Sun and the moon are not considered as planets. The planet Pluto is also not considered as a planet.
Is Pluto a rocky or gas planet?
Pluto is a rocky world. Pluto is now reclassified as a dwarf planet.
What tipe of planet is Pluto?
Pluto is a dwarf planet
What planet change to Pluto?
dwarf planet Pluto
Why did sientists agree that Pluto was not a planet?
Pluto is a planet!
