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The answer is that Pluto isn't some sort of classification issue. The proper answer is that Pluto is a planet because of historical reasons (by fiat). By defin
by kefka 11y ago
The answer is that Pluto isn't some sort of classification issue.
The proper answer is that Pluto is a planet because of historical reasons (by fiat). By definition, it is a planet, and the asteroids in the asteroid belt are simply asteroids.
From then on, you can apply the rules of a "planet" later on to other bodies, like this one.
- karlshea 11y ago> The proper answer is that Pluto is a planet because of historical reasons (by fiat) I disagree that Pluto should somehow have this distinction. Along with all of the reasons it shouldn't be considered a planet under the current definition, it was only discovered in 1930 so it's not like we've been seeing this dot in the sky since humanity was in caves. Even if I were to agree, then Ceres should also be considered a planet since it was discovered earlier.