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Astronomers Debate Pluto's Status January 31, 2007 REPORT Members of the International Astronomical Union voted in August to reclassify Pluto as a "dwarf planet." Many astronomers, however, are unhappy with the demotion -- they question its scientific validity and the way the decision was made. The NewsHour's Science Unit reports on the ongoing controversy over Pluto's planetary status. Pop Culture Tries to Save Pluto REPORT Scientists aren't the only ones weighing in on Pluto's future. Read more about the songwriters, T-shirt makers and others who are voicing their opinions. Too Much Pluto Debate? REPORT Some astronomers say that all the Pluto hype is taking attention away from other, more interesting astronomy news.	Main: Pluto Debate   Pop Culture Tries to Save Pluto   Pluto Debate: Overshadowing More   Important Space News?   Timeline: Pluto in the News   Lesson Plan   Planet Categorization   Classroom Activity   Worksheet Questions

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