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IAU: Pluto is a "Dwarf planet", the solar system has bee redefined

Prague, Czech Republic - There are 8 planets in our solar system, it previously seemed they could became 12

Final decision: Pluto is a planet no more. It has been established by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), met in these days at Prague for the annual convention. After several changes -it seeemed until yesterday that our solar system could welcome other three planets, passing from 9 to 12- the final is a bit different. Not only the three celestial bodies that it seemed would be included on solar...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 147593
Rome, Italy, 08/25/2006 12:35
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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