PLUTO has a new name!

This is a little bit of explanation why Pluto has a new name.

Pluto is Now Just a Number: 134340

Pluto has been given a new name to reflect its new status as a dwarf planet. On Sept. 7, the former 9th planet was assigned the asteroid number 134340 by the Minor Planet Center (MPC), the official organization responsible for collecting data about asteroids and comets in our solar system.

9 Planets

  • Earth: One of the rocky planets. Its atmosphere is rich in oxygen. It has one moon.
  • Jupiter: The largest planet. It has a big red spot.
  • Mars: Smaller than the Earth. It is known as The Red planet. It has a thin atmosphere and two moons.
  • Mercury: The smallest planet. It is usually furthest from the Sun.
  • Pluto: The smallest planet. It is usually furthest from the Sun.
  • Saturn: This planet has rings around it.