Pluto is no longer a planet according to astronomical experts. Check out this article if you don't believe me. It is extra sad for anyone who knows about Arizona connection to Pluto. Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto in 1930 from Lowell observatory in Flagstaff.
I was aware of a controversy for about five years now. I heard from a colleague, whose fiance worked for ASU Astronomy Department, that Pluto is considered too small, and its orbit resembles more of a comet.
I am sad indeed as I really enjoyed the only Disney like planet name although it is named after Roman god of hell.
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