Over the past 250 years, the number of "planets" in our solar system has ranged from six to nine — and, briefly, even 11 — depending on what astronomers knew at the time and how they defined a planet.
But what exactly is a planet? It seems like an easy question. After all, you’re standing on one right now! But the scientific ...
Our definition of a planet has changed over the years — causing a bit of confusion. | Credit: wasan prunglampoo/Getty Images Over the past 250 years, the number of "planets" in our solar system has ...
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