A couple years ago, I thought it was pretty exciting to learn there was a new planet discovered at the outer edge of our solar system.   Growing up learning about the 9 planets, I thought it was cool the current and future generation of kids would grow up with more planets to learn about and explore.

But now, according to this article on BBC News, apparently we are now down to 8 planets!

8 "Classical Planets" and 3 "Dwarf Planets".

Poor little Pluto got downgraded yesterday by the International Astronomical Union.   Voted out as a "Classical Planet".   Reclassified as a "Dwarf Planet".   What is that about!?!?

And so, Kiddies, apparently there are now only 8 "Classical Planets" to remember.   Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus (have fun pronouncing this one!), and Neptune.

Pluto fans can purchase bumper stickers in support of Pluto being a planet at Cafe Press for 4 bucks.   You know...   I feel compelled to get one!

Poor little Pluto!