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Since 2005 what classification is more commonly used to the astronomical body Pluto?

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Since 2005 what classification is more commonly used to the astronomical body Pluto?
posted Nov 5, 2015 by Anuradha Tabyal

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Since 2005, Eris, which is 27% more massive than Pluto, was discovered, which led the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to define the term "planet" formally for the first time the following year. This definition excluded Pluto and reclassified it as a member of the new "dwarf planet" category (and specifically as a plutoid).

answer Nov 9, 2015 by Mona Sharma
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