Why isn’t Pluto a planet anymore?
Brains On! Science podcast for kids
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Why Pluto is No Longer Considered a Planet
The hosts discuss the reasons behind Pluto's reclassification as a dwarf planet, including its size, distance from the sun, and location within the Kuiper Belt. They delve into the discovery of Pluto and its subsequent naming, as well as its unique features such as its icy surface and longer day and year compared to Earth. A guest speaker provides an explanation for why Pluto is no longer considered a planet.
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