Pluto could have misplaced its standing as a full-fledged planet in 2006, however that does not imply it is a joke of a world this April Fools’ Day and the parents behind Pluto TV wish to make that clear. On April 1, the free Pluto TV streaming service will host a “sit-in” to revisit the Pluto planethood debate whereas additionally celebrating the tenth anniversary of the reside TV streaming service. The occasion, dubbed “Pluto TV’s Rally for Pluto! Make Pluto A Planet!,” runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Time on the College of California Los Angeles’ Bruin Plaza. And if you cannot make it in particular person, you’ll be able to signal a Change.org petition for Pluto’s planethood to make your voice heard.Associated: Why is Pluto not a planet?”Be a part of the residents of Pluto for a rally to spark the dialog round Pluto’s planetary standing,” Pluto TV stated in an announcement. “It has been 18 years since Pluto was demoted and we predict it is time for Pluto to have a vote in its personal future. “Pluto TV has enlisted Pluto pioneer Alan Stern, principal investigator for NASA’s New Horizons mission (which made the primary Pluto flyby in 2015) to talk on Pluto’s behalf. House.com has confirmed with Stern that is it is no April Fools prank. He truly will converse on the occasion. Pluto planet picket indicators from Pluto TV. (Picture credit score: Pluto TV)A video message from astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium on the American Museum of Pure Historical past in New York Metropolis, who supported Pluto’s demotion, can also be anticipated to be performed on the rally in the course of the debate. Tyson just lately launched his StarTalk TV streaming channel on Pluto TV.Associated: What’s a planet?Breaking house information, the most recent updates on rocket launches, skywatching occasions and extra!Pluto is at present categorized as a dwarf planet after shedding its planethood standing in 2006 throughout a vote by astronomers with the Worldwide Astronomical Union. The vote got here amid a bigger debate over what makes a planet, and if being spherical with moons (like Pluto is – it has 5 moons) is sufficient to qualify. In the end, scientists opted to demote Pluto to a dwarf planet somewhat than elevate different dwarf planets in our photo voltaic system (like Ceres, the biggest asteroid within the asteroid belt) as much as planetary standing. Since then, Pluto supporters and naysayers have been vocal concerning the determination, however that hasn’t stopped true Pluto planet lovers from persevering with their battle for its standing. Pluto TV’s Pluto rally goals to each rejoice the streaming service’s tenth birthday whereas supporting what it calls a planetary underdog.”The sit-in will characteristic high-profile visitor audio system, enjoyable chants, snacks and extra all within the title of scientific enjoyable!” Pluto TV occasion organizers wrote. “If you happen to’re a believer in Pluto’s proper to planet-hood, signal the petition on-line to point out your help.”