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I Heart Pluto Festival Celebrates Planet's Enduring Legacy

2/18/2025

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Pluto, once hailed as the ninth planet since its discovery in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh, faced a controversial reclassification as a dwarf planet in 2006. Yet, this icy world continues to captivate hearts and minds, celebrated each year at the lively I Heart Pluto Festival, where its legacy shines bright despite its new status.

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Pluto, once hailed as the ninth planet since its discovery in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh, faced a controversial reclassification as a dwarf planet in 2006. Yet, this icy world continues to captivate hearts and minds, celebrated each year at the lively I Heart Pluto Festival, where its legacy shines bright despite its new status.