Is Pluto a Planet? Take our poll.: HighlightsKids.com


	Pluto was discovered 80 years ago this month. Read about its newly discovered moons in “How Cool Is Pluto?” on pages 40 and 41 in the February issue of Highlights. Then check out what astronomers think about Pluto’s status—planet or not?—in Is Pluto a Planet? and take our poll to let us know what you think!

Some astronomers think Pluto is a planet, but some astronomers think it's NOT a planet. What do YOU think about Pluto?

Pluto should be considered a planet.

Pluto should NOT be considered a planet.

Pluto has three known moons. In 2015, a spacecraft will fly past Pluto and look for more moons. How many moons do you think Pluto has altogether?

Illustration courtesy of
NASA, ESA, and G. Bacon (STScI).

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