Consider the events that led up to the "demotion" of Pluto from being our solar system's 9th planet to being part of the dwarf planet category. For what reason did the IAU develop the new classification group of dwarf planet in 2006 and what have been the impacts of this? Your response should: Include a summary of the events that led to the development of the dwarf planet category by the IAU in 2006 List the names of the five currently recognized dwarf planets and their locations in the solar system A statement of your opinion agreeing or disagreeing with the IAU's decision about Pluto, supported with facts

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Consider the events that led up to the "demotion" of Pluto from being our solar system's 9th planet to being part of the dwarf planet category. For what reason did the IAU develop the new classification group of dwarf planet in 2006 and what have been the impacts of this? Your response should: Include a summary of the events that led to the development of the dwarf planet category by the IAU in 2006 List the names of the five currently recognized dwarf planets and their locations in the solar system A statement of your opinion agreeing or disagreeing with the IAU's decision about Pluto, supported with facts

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