Solar System to have 12 Planets!!!

August 16th, 2006 | by Digvijay Lamba |

Quote from the article:

Astronomers relegate ‘dwarf’ Pluto to the second division of planets – World – Times Online

One of the longest-running controversies in astronomy — Pluto’s right to be called a planet — will be resolved by extending the accolade to three more celestial bodies, an international panel of astronomers will announce today.

Astronomers have agreed on a new definition of the term planet:
1. An object with sufficient mass and gravity to have a spherical shape
2. It should revolve around the sun.

Interesting :)

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