CNET August 24, 2026 • 19:57

It’s Been 20 Years Since Astronomers Decided Pluto Isn’t a Planet - CNET

By Julian Dossett

Pluto lost its planethood for a very specific reason. Whether or not that’s a good reason depends on who you ask.

Named for the ancient Greek god who presides over the afterlife, Pluto is now mostly known as the planet that lost its planethood 20 years ago. In August 2006, the International Astronomical Union, a… [+4316 chars]

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It’s Been 20 Years Since Astronomers Decided Pluto Isn’t a Planet - CNET

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