Planetary object

Meaning

Noun

●

In Astronomy:

Any

body in the Solar system that is

or in

hydrostatic equilibrium

and thus has a

-like

: a

,

, or the

and asteroids.

●

In Astronomy:

Any

body in

around the Sun or other

: a

,

, or comet.

●

In Astronomy:

Any

body associated with the development of

: a

, planetesimal.

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