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The Evolution of Pluto's Planetary Classification
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Pluto's classification as a planet has evolved over time as our understanding of the outer solar system has grown. It was initially classified as a planet, but due to the discovery of the Kuiper Belt and a range of sizes of objects in the region, Pluto's classification changed to a dwarf planet.
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ChapterThe Evolution of Pluto's Planetary Classification
Episode#184 – Katherine de Kleer: Planets, Moons, and Asteroids in Our Solar System
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Our understanding of planets and what qualifies them as planets has changed over the years, with Pluto being a prime example of a celestial body that has bounced between classifications.
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Our understanding of planets and what qualifies them as planets has changed over the years, with Pluto being a prime example of a celestial body that has bounced between classifications. This fluidity in definition also leaves room for ambiguity in categorizing exoplanets.