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The processes of planet and solar system formation are not readily apparent. They were certainly not fully known when Pluto was first discovered and labeled as a planet.
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It has been done for Saturn. The same criteria have been used to determine if Saturn is a planet.
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Saturn remained a planet from the initial decision. It wasn't temporarily removed and reclassified by adding a further descriptive label of what was apparent and apparently there when it was initially classified
Pluto was no longer a planet for a short time span and is now once again a planet
The only difference is now it is labeled a dwarf planet
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You seem to be confused as to what happened. What the IAU voted on were a set of criteria to determine if an object was a planet or not. They never voted on whether Pluto was a planet or not.
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Huh?
Throughout my childhood Pluto was a planet
In my adulthood Pluto left the solar system
And was no longer a planet
That is how I saw it
I assumed someone made a decision
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They made a decision to change the definition of what is and isn't a planet. They never voted on Pluto specifically.
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Actually, I am somewhat wrong about the vote. You can read the resolution here:
International Astronomical Union | IAU
They did vote on new definition for what is and isn't a planet. Included in that vote was a resolution as to how different objects fit those definitions, including Pluto.
So it has two parts. First, what is the definition of a planet. Two, does Pluto fit the definition of what that planet is. They also voted on whether the 8 planets fit the new definition of planet.
So, in effect, they did vote on Saturn that day as well.
International Astronomical Union | IAU
They did vote on new definition for what is and isn't a planet. Included in that vote was a resolution as to how different objects fit those definitions, including Pluto.
So it has two parts. First, what is the definition of a planet. Two, does Pluto fit the definition of what that planet is. They also voted on whether the 8 planets fit the new definition of planet.
So, in effect, they did vote on Saturn that day as well.
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No vote includes people who decided not to vote. A majority always applies to the people who did vote.
Why is this such a problem for you?
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