How does the discovery of exoplanets challenge the current definition of a planet?
A New Dwarf Planet?
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The video discusses the reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet by the IAU in 2006 and the challenges of classifying exoplanets with the current definition. A new definition proposed by Jean-Luc Margot aims to address these issues by focusing on orbiting a star, having a clear orbital path, and being less than 13 times the mass of Jupiter. This definition could help classify exoplanets more effectively. Additionally, a new possible dwarf planet, V774104, has been discovered in the solar system, highlighting advancements in astronomical technology.
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