This NFT is a piece of art that narrates the discovery of Pluto in 1930 and its reclassification as a dwarf planet in 2006. Pluto is a dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt, the outermost region of the Solar System. The name Pluto comes from the Roman god of the underworld in Roman mythology. Clyde Tombaugh, an American astronomer, discovered Pluto by observing deviations in the orbits of Neptune and Uranus, suspecting the influence of another celestial body. Until 2006, Pluto was recognized as the ninth planet in the Solar System. However, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined the criteria for a celestial body to be considered a planet, leading to the reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet. According to the IAU, a celestial body must orbit the Sun, have a spherical shape, and clear its orbit of other debris to be considered a planet. Since Pluto does not meet the third criterion, it was classified as a dwarf planet. Pluto's orbit contains numerous objects, both larger and smaller than itself. The removal of Pluto from the list of planets sparked debates within the scientific community and the public. Some astronomers and Pluto enthusiasts have made various efforts to reinstate Pluto as a planet. This NFT is designed in memory of the discovery of Pluto and its reclassification. The event marks a turning point in our understanding of the Solar System and the changing definition of planets, symbolizing the significance of scientific research.
