IAU definition of planet who had theorized on the existence of the large trans-Neptunian object Planet X, and Tombaugh been searching for Planet X when he found Pluto. Almost immediately after its discovery, however, astronomers questioned whether Pluto could be Planet X. Willy Ley wrote a column in 1956 titled "The Demotion of Pluto", stating that it "simply failed to live up to the advance publicity it received as 'Planet X' before its discovery. It has been a disappointment all along, for it did not turn out to be what one could reasonably have expected". In 1978, Pluto's moon Charon was discovered. By measuring
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