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August 24, 2026 at 05:00 PM
Once the Solar System's Ninth Planet, Pluto Was Reclassified 20 Years Ago. Here's Why Planetary Scientists and the Public Alike Love the Small Icy Body
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Pluto, reclassified 20 years ago, remains a beloved celestial body, cherished by planetary scientists and the public as the solar system's darling.
Pluto
solar system
planetary science
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reclassification