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[–] affiliate@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

this condition makes "planetness" into a local condition. so theoretically, we can throw enough junk into space and stop anything we want from being a planet.

pluto just got unlucky in terms of the amount of trash it has in its way. its not fair :(

[–] Bumblefumble@lemm.ee 23 points 2 years ago (1 children)

No, because if it's a proper planet it will clear its orbit.