Pluto is classified as a moon. That is the final say of the world's scientists. Therefore, it is a law of science. @shroom207(View Post) They don't have to. It doesn't matter what the minority of the people think. The scientific community says it's a moon, so that is what it is. Anyone who doesn't like it would have to classify many asteroids in the belt as "planets" if Pluto would be one as well.
@Neospector(View Post) I still dont care if its a law of science or not i still consider it a planet.Science is my favorite subject in school so i know where your coming from.
Is Pluto a planet? Does it qualify? For an object to be a planet, it needs to meet these three requirements defined by the IAU:
1. It needs to be in orbit around the Sun – Yes, so maybe Pluto is a planet. 2. It needs to have enough gravity to pull itself into a spherical shape – Pluto…check 3. It needs to have “cleared the neighborhood” of its orbit – Uh oh. Here’s the rule breaker. According to this, Pluto is not a planet.
My teacher taught me this so I guess Pluto is definitely NOT a planet.
I'll always consider Pluto a planet. It's what I learnt in Primary school and it's what I'll always believe. I'll remember that the "official" designation of Pluto is not a planet but in my mind it always will be.