The solar system has 8 orbiting planets but it used to have 9. In 2006 Pluto had its planet title taken away.
What title has Pluto got now?
Asteroid / Minor planet / Dwarf planet
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Answer to question 5 / Dwarf planet.
The International Astronomical Union officially classifies five celestial objects in our solar system as dwarf planets: They are, Pluto, Eris, Ceres, Makemake, and Haumea.
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