Pluto should still be considered a planet, according to new study

The transcript discusses Pluto's reclassification as a dwarf planet by the IAU in 2006 due to not meeting all three criteria for planet status. A new study challenges this definition, arguing it oversimplifies the solar system and excludes many large objects. The study suggests that Pluto, with its complex geology and atmosphere, should be considered a planet. The debate includes whether a planet should dominate its orbital zone, with Earth as an example. The study proposes a definition based on geological complexity, potentially increasing the number of recognized planets.

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