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  • Pluto: Why It's a Dwarf Planet, Not a Star - Space Facts
    Pluto is not called a star. It's a dwarf planet.

    Here's why:

    * Stars produce their own light and heat through nuclear fusion. Pluto does not undergo nuclear fusion and therefore does not produce its own light. It reflects sunlight.

    * Stars are massive and have a spherical shape due to gravity. Pluto is much smaller than even the smallest stars.

    * Stars are hot and emit light. Pluto is a cold, icy body.

    There seems to be a misunderstanding about Pluto. It's important to differentiate between planets, dwarf planets, and stars.

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