In 2006, Pluto was officially stripped of its planetary status. Now that debate is being reignited with some astronomers calling for the reinstatement of Pluto as a planet, arguing that the icy world should never have been demoted in the first place. So what is the deal? Is Pluto a planet?
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May 3rd: Dr. Mark Showalter, SETI Institute
Water on Itokowa and the Hubble constant is still a problem! More on this week astronomy roundup with @WSHCrew at #365DaysOfAstro
Jun 1st: Science Communicating on Twitch!
May 29th: “Chasing New Horizons” with Alan Stern & David Grinspoon
“Chasing New Horizons”. A story of the people, passion, perseverance, drama, & science of the New Horizons Mission to Pluto, its moons, & beyond.
Sep 11th: Pluto Revisited
This week, we return to our starting point, where Astronomy Cast began: Pluto. 11 years on, we have a whole new appreciate for the dwarf planet Pluto.