Ever wondered what makes Pluto so unique? From the unexpected story behind its name to just how cold it really is on its surface, these five facts about this distant planet will surprise you. | National Geographic

Many people still don’t understand why Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006, including four-year old Charlie. Here, leading astrophysicist and Academy Fellow Professor Elaine Sadler explains Pluto's planetary demotion. | Australian Academy of Science

26K views · 506 reactions | Did you know this about Pluto?   "Why is Pluto no longer a planet? Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union because other objects might cross its orbit." : science.nasa.gov/dwarf-planets/pluto | Sphere | Facebook

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