Re-establish Pluto's Status as a Planet

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The Issue

Many, like myself, have a deep fascination and interest in Pluto. Despite being an enigmatic object on the edge of our solar system, it has captured the attention of many since its discovery in 1930. However, in 2006, Pluto was demoted from a planet to a "dwarf planet" by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). It was a decision that disappointed many, as Pluto meets all the necessary requirements of a planet, including orbiting the sun and having its gravity in control of its environment. Yet under one controversial criterion, that of clearing its orbit, Pluto was stripped of its planetary status. However, this criterion is disputed by many scientists, pointing out that even Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Neptune haven't fully cleared their orbital zones. These planets share their orbits with asteroids, the same way Pluto does. To restore fairness in our solar system's classification, I urge the IAU to reconsider their decision and re-establish Pluto's status as a planet. Help us stand up for what has been a favorite among stargazers, educators, and the public alike. Every signature brings us closer to bringing the ninth planet back.  Please sign this petition and join us in the collective call to return Pluto to its rightful place in the solar system.

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Recent signers:
Tommaso Simili and 10 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Many, like myself, have a deep fascination and interest in Pluto. Despite being an enigmatic object on the edge of our solar system, it has captured the attention of many since its discovery in 1930. However, in 2006, Pluto was demoted from a planet to a "dwarf planet" by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). It was a decision that disappointed many, as Pluto meets all the necessary requirements of a planet, including orbiting the sun and having its gravity in control of its environment. Yet under one controversial criterion, that of clearing its orbit, Pluto was stripped of its planetary status. However, this criterion is disputed by many scientists, pointing out that even Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Neptune haven't fully cleared their orbital zones. These planets share their orbits with asteroids, the same way Pluto does. To restore fairness in our solar system's classification, I urge the IAU to reconsider their decision and re-establish Pluto's status as a planet. Help us stand up for what has been a favorite among stargazers, educators, and the public alike. Every signature brings us closer to bringing the ninth planet back.  Please sign this petition and join us in the collective call to return Pluto to its rightful place in the solar system.

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Petition created on March 29, 2025