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37C3 - How Many Planets in Our Solar System? Glad You Asked!
Discover how the definition of a planet has evolved over time, from Pluto's reclassification as a dwarf planet to the broader understanding of our solar system, and explore the vast diversity of planet systems in the universe.
- The concept of a “planet” has evolved over time with new discoveries and understanding of our solar system.
- The definition of a dwarf planet was introduced in 2006 as a way to categorize Pluto.
- The solar system has changed understanding of the concept of a planet, considering the discovery of dwarf planets and other celestial bodies that do not fit the traditional definition of a full-fledged planet.
- The notion of a “planet” is an arbitrary construct that has changed over time in response to new discoveries and a clearer understanding of the solar system.
- The universe is vast and contains many different planet systems, including some that are similar and some that are quite different from our own.