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Pluto is still considered a minor planet. Is that correct?

Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planet. The term minor planet has always referred to asteroids, though I don't think it's an official designation. Pluto was never considered asteroid - it went from planet to dwarf planet.


Mona Evans
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