Question

What heavenly body was demoted from planet status recently?

Answer 1

In 2006, Pluto was demoted from planet status and is now classified as a dwarf planet. This decision was made by the International Astronomical Union and has been controversial ever since.

Answer 2

The celestial body that was demoted from planet status is Pluto. In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined the definition of a planet, and Pluto did not meet the new criteria, so it was reclassified as a "dwarf planet." This decision was controversial among some astronomers and the general public, as Pluto had been considered the ninth planet in our solar system since its discovery in 1930.

Answer 3

International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined the definition of a planet, and Pluto did not meet the new criteria, so it was reclassified as a "dwarf planet." This decision was controversial among some astronomers and the general public, as Pluto had been considered the ninth planet in our solar system since its discovery in 1930.

Answer 4

In 2006, Pluto was demoted from planet status to a dwarf planet. This decision was made by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) due to Pluto’s size and characteristics not meeting the three criteria for a planet: orbiting the sun, having enough mass to form a spherical shape, and clearing its orbit of other debris.