what is pluto called? i think it is a star is that correct. im doingit for extra credit. and why do they call it stars
or is it called something else. i know its a draft planet is that it ? give me a clue plez
what is it called now and why
is anyone there
Some are calling it a dwarf planet.
dwarf i think
do people live in mars?
Pluto is not called a star; it is actually classified as a dwarf planet. The confusion may arise from the fact that both stars and planets are celestial objects in our universe. However, their nature and characteristics are quite different.
To answer your question, Pluto is referred to as a dwarf planet because it doesn't meet all the criteria to be classified as a full-fledged planet. In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) established three criteria for an object to be considered a planet:
1. It must orbit the Sun.
2. It must have sufficient mass to form a nearly round shape.
3. It must have cleared its orbit of other debris.
While Pluto meets the first two criteria, it fails to meet the third one. Its orbit shares the region known as the Kuiper Belt with other small icy objects. Therefore, the IAU redefined Pluto's classification to that of a dwarf planet.
To gather more information for your extra credit, you could refer to reliable astronomy resources such as books, scientific articles, or educational websites. These sources will provide you with accurate and detailed explanations regarding the classification and characteristics of celestial objects like stars and planets.