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As per the current mainstream science, | As per the current mainstream science, the [[Solar System]] is the gravitationally bound system of the Sun and the objects that orbit it, either directly or indirectly. Of the objects that orbit the Sun directly, the largest are the eight planets, with the remainder being smaller objects, the dwarf planets and small Solar System bodies. Of the objects that orbit the Sun indirectly—the natural satellites—two are larger than the smallest planet, Mercury. <ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_System Solar System Wiki]</ref> | ||
Please be aware that Pluto’s classification as a planet has had a history of changes. Pluto was considered a planet in our Solar System until it was demoted in 2006. Since 2006, per the International Astronomical Union’s planetary criteria, Pluto isn’t considered a planet because it hasn’t cleared the neighborhood around its orbit of other objects. However, it does meet IAU’s criteria for what constitutes a dwarf planet.<ref>[https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/dwarf-planets/pluto/overview/ Nasa Pluto]</ref> | Please be aware that Pluto’s classification as a planet has had a history of changes. Pluto was considered a planet in our Solar System until it was demoted in 2006. Since 2006, per the International Astronomical Union’s planetary criteria, Pluto isn’t considered a planet because it hasn’t cleared the neighborhood around its orbit of other objects. However, it does meet IAU’s criteria for what constitutes a dwarf planet.<ref>[https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/dwarf-planets/pluto/overview/ Nasa Pluto]</ref> | ||