Why Pluto just can't be considered a planet anymore

An infographic titled 'WHY PLUTO IS NOT A PLANET' explains the three criteria set by the IAU in 2006 for planetary status. It visually compares Pluto to Earth's moon, asteroids, and Neptune, using green checkmarks and red X's to show which criteria Pluto meets or fails. The text explains that Pluto orbits the sun (meets criterion 1), has sufficient mass (meets criterion 2), but fails to have cleared its orbit (fails criterion 3), which is why it's classified as a dwarf planet. The infographic includes illustrations of Pluto, the moon, asteroids, and Neptune against a starry background.

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