Dwarf planet be discovered, and the number of planets would start growing quickly if Pluto were to remain a planet. Eris (then known as ) was discovered in January 2005; it was thought to be slightly larger than Pluto, and some reports informally referred to it as the "tenth planet". As a consequence, the issue became a matter of intense debate during the IAU General Assembly in August 2006. The IAU's initial draft proposal included Charon, Eris, and Ceres in the list of planets. After many astronomers objected to this proposal, an alternative was drawn up by the Uruguayan astronomers Julio Ángel
Sailor Pluto is still considered a member of the Sailor Guardians despite the reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet (as opposed to just a planet). Many fans joke that Sailor Moon will reinstate Pluto as a planet after becoming queen. Others joke she was "fired" from the Sailor Guardians. This despite the fact that the moon isn't a planet either yet this doesn't affect Sailor Moon's status and power. There are also Sailor Guardians of asteroids, classified as "minor planets". What astronomical bodies are called clearly has no bearing on the story. Due to her portrayal in the anime and a