On Aug. 24, 2006, the International Astronomical Union voted to downgrade Pluto to a dwarf planet, causing controversy both scientifically and culturally.

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Because it is not gravitationally dominant, Pluto is considered a dwarf planet. However, only 5% of the world's astronomers voted on the redefinition, sparking controversy in the astronomy community.

On Aug. 24, 2006, the International Astronomical Union voted to downgrade Pluto to a dwarf planet, causing controversy both scientifically and culturally.

Because it is not gravitationally dominant, Pluto is considered a dwarf planet. However, only 5% of the world's astronomers voted on the redefinition, sparking controversy in the astronomy community.

On Aug. 24, 2006, the International Astronomical Union voted to strictly define a planet, which ultimately downgraded Pluto from the ninth planet from the sun to a dwarf planet — causing controversy ...

On Aug. 24, 2006, the International Astronomical Union voted to downgrade Pluto to a dwarf planet, causing controversy both scientifically and culturally.

Because it is not gravitationally dominant, Pluto is considered a dwarf planet. However, only 5% of the world's astronomers voted on the redefinition, sparking controversy in the astronomy community.