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Discover . Dec2010, Vol. 31 Issue 10, p58-62. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The author discusses planets, their definition, and discoveries of objects that may qualify as planets, asteroids, or satellites. The author qualifies planets as being round or spherical and large, but not necessarily orbiting a star. The author mentions the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and its definition of a planet conceived in 2006.
- Subjects :
- *PLANETARY research
*DEFINITIONS
*ASTEROIDS
*NATURAL satellites
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02747529
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Discover
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 55828338