Why is pluto classified as a dwarf planet?

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asked Dec 15, 2022 80.5k views

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PerryC · Answer 1 · 2022-12-18T15:11:51+0000

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Due to the laws of IAU

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As pluto does not meet one of the laws of being a planet, in 2006/7 it was declared a dwarf planet.

Vancewang · Answer 2 · 2022-12-21T15:55:53+0000

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pluto is considered a dwarf planet because it did not meet the three criteria the IAU uses to define a full sized planet

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