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Why is Pluto no longer considered a planet?

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Pluto is no longer considered a planet because, in 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined the criteria for planets and Pluto, along with other small objects, is now classified as a dwarf planet.
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Chapter 12 Beyond Earth

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    1. Pluto is no longer considered a planet because it does not meet the criteria set by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Specifically, it fails to clear its orbit of other debris, leading to its reclassification as a dwarf planet.

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