Top Ten Reasons Why the IAU Definition of a Planet Is Wrong

Back in 2006 the IAU decided to make a new definition of the word Planet. This definition demoted Pluto and decided that Dwarf Planets are not planets even though they have planet in its name. This decision was controversial and it has created an ongoing debate. In the end to be educated on planets as a whole, planet should be a broad term and not limited to 8 spheres orbiting the sun.

The Top Ten

1 If Earth was in the same position as Pluto it wouldn't "Clear its neighborhood" either

2 It breaks the rules in how the word Dwarf is defined in Astronomy

3 "Clearing its Neighborhood" is poorly defined

4 The voting was rigged as most who voted were not Astronomers

5 "Dwarf Planet" was originally defined as a Subcategory of Planet

6 The number of planets in the Solar System doesn't matter at all

7 A Planet can be a planet in one position and a Dwarf Planet in another

8 Dwarf Planets are 70 Percent Rock

9 The definition is poorly defined and closed-minded

10 IAU refuses to reopen the planetary debate

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