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PLANETSplan·etsPluralNOUN 1. astronomy object in orbit round star: an astronomical object that orbits a star and does not shine with its own light, especially one of those orbiting the Sun in the solar system2. Astrology astrological influence: in astrology, the Sun, the Moon, or any of the planets of the solar system, except Earth, considered to influence events on Earth and the fate or character of individual people
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoPluto, named after the lord of the underworld- was reclassified as a (Kuiper-belt planetoid) a few years back, most people still call it a planet. time will tell. By the way Dante (not an astronomer) Theorized there were Nine Heavens (galaxies?) and get this Nine levels of Hell. (and the very bottom of Hell is---Ice!) Pluto is the farthest from the sun, right. actually he knew Earth was third planet from sol, and assumed a geometrical progression 3 squared is nine, right. Right he was! a Helluva good guesstimate! Maybe someday they can rename it planet Manson-Stalin, oh two devils who played Poker but that:s another morbid hoke.
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∙ 11y agoIt's quite complicated now, with new definition. There are 3 things required to be classed as a planet in our Solar System :
1) The object must orbit the Sun.
2) It must be (more or less) spherical.
3) It must be the dominant object in its neighbourhood.
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∙ 14y agoAccording to the International Astronomical Union's definition (a definition which is still widely argued by both scientists and non-scientists), a planet:
1. Has been crushed by gravity into a spherical shape,
2. Orbits a star
3. Has cleared the area of its orbit of other matter and debris
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∙ 15y agoA planetoid is the name given to objects in space which fail to meet the requirements fo the definition of a planet, and which are larger than meteors.
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∙ 16y ago'Planetoid' means 'planet-like'. The suffix '-oid' means 'like'
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∙ 16y agoanother word for asteriods
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Whats the warmest planet?
In our solar system its Venus. Although it's only the second closest planet to the sun after mercury, it has a thick atmosphere which helps to retain it's heat.
Whats that game where you are a planet and you have to fly around eating other planets to get bigger?
The name of the game is ''World Destroyer''
Whats the difference between terrestrial planets and jovian planets?
Terrestrial Planet: Also known as a rocky planet, its made from silicate rocks or materials. There are four Terrestrial Planets in The Solar System. Jovian Planet: Also known as a gas giant, they have high levels of methane and made composed of gases, some with huge storms such as the Red Spot on Jupiter.
Whats the Definition of gibbons dealing with the phases of the moon?
Whats the Definition of Gibbons?
Which planet is called glossy planet?
There is no planet that is called the "glossy planet".
Whats the biggest planet?
jupiter
What will be the consequences of damaging planet Earth?
Does anyone know the answer to these whats damaging planet earth and how
Whats the surface of Saturn?
Nothing, it's a gas planet.
Whats further then the sun?
Jupiter is a planet that is further from Earth than the Sun. It is the fifth planet from the Sun.
Whats the most important planet on earth?
there aren't any planets on earth, all the planets are in space, but the most important planet to us or the most useful is earth..
Whats the warmest planet?
In our solar system its Venus. Although it's only the second closest planet to the sun after mercury, it has a thick atmosphere which helps to retain it's heat.
What is a internal composition?
its whats inside a planet or go ask someone else cause you aviosly dont know what it is
Whats the third largest planet?
In our solar system, the third largest planet after Jupiter and Saturn would be Uranus. Neptune, which is a bit smaller, is also heavier than Uranus.
Why is ethical trade needed?
people are becoming more a ware of whats going on in the world and they care more about the planet and other individual
Whats that game where you are a planet and you have to fly around eating other planets to get bigger?
The name of the game is ''World Destroyer''
Whats the cat nose code on Movie Star Planet?
Code is: 59835620195 :) enjoy ur cat nose ! Add me Im Ishacool <3
Whats Neptunes fatcs?
Neptune is the planet that is farthest from the sun. The planetâ??s orbit around the sun takes over 60 thousand days.
