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(Astronomer) Michael E. Brown is a renowned American astronomer and professor of planetary astronomy at Caltech. He gained fame for his team's identification of various trans-Neptunian objects, notably the dwarf planet Eris. Brown's research was pivotal in the reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet, stimulating discussions on planetary criteria. He penned the book "How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming" and received the Kavli Prize in 2012 for his significant advancements in comprehending the Kuiper Belt and the evolution of our planetary system.
