Pluto: 20 Years Later, the Debate Continues

Twenty years after Pluto's historic reclassification, the debate surrounding the Solar System's most famous dwarf planet remains as fascinating as ever. Join Astronomer Demetra Chasikou and Astrophysicist Maria Enotiade for a bilingual presentation exploring Pluto's remarkable journey, from its discovery in 1930 and its decades as the ninth planet, to the controversial decision by the International Astronomical Union in 2006 that redefined what it means to be a planet. Discover the extraordinary world revealed by NASA's New Horizons mission, with its towering mountains of water ice, vast nitrogen glaciers, blue skies, and unexpectedly active geology. Learn why Pluto continues to challenge our understanding of planetary science and why the discussion over its classification is still very much alive. Join us as we revisit one of the most debated objects in our Solar System and ask the question that continues to divide scientists and space enthusiasts around the world: Is Pluto really just a dwarf planet? Location: Dome