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Pluto’s Planetary Status Debate
On the 20th anniversary of Pluto's demotion, Mike Brown discusses why any reversal of that decision would be driven more by nostalgia than scientific evidence. The debate continues to spark interest and discussion among scientists and astronomy enthusiasts.
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Scientific American
On the 20th anniversary of Pluto’s infamous demotion, Mike “Pluto Killer” Brown explains why any reversal of that decision would be driven more by nostalgia than science
2026-08-24 11:00 UTC