The Supermassive Podcast

Why isn't Pluto a planet?


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Izzie and Dr Becky decided that little ol’ Pluto doesn’t get much attention anymore. So we’re giving the dwarf planet some time in the spotlight. Why isn't Pluto a planet? How small is it? And what makes it so unique?


Thank you to Prof Alan Fitzsimmons from Queens University of Belfast joining us episode.


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The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.

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