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== Description == | == Description == | ||
The definition of what is constituted a planet varies, but normally planets are considered to: | The definition of what is constituted a planet varies, but normally planets are considered to: | ||
# orbit a star, | |||
# not orbit another celestial body that isn't a star nor a binary star, | |||
# not have any other objects (other than a moon) share its orbital region unless smaller objects were pulled in by its orbit. | |||
There are two types of planets in the galaxy: gas giants and terrestrial (or rocky) planets. The former normally being the largest type of planetary classification. | |||
Planets also host a multitude of atmospheric conditions and sizes. | Planets also host a multitude of atmospheric conditions and sizes. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:17, 10 September 2014
A Planet is a celestial body in space that normally orbits a star.
Description
The definition of what is constituted a planet varies, but normally planets are considered to:
- orbit a star,
- not orbit another celestial body that isn't a star nor a binary star,
- not have any other objects (other than a moon) share its orbital region unless smaller objects were pulled in by its orbit.
There are two types of planets in the galaxy: gas giants and terrestrial (or rocky) planets. The former normally being the largest type of planetary classification.
Planets also host a multitude of atmospheric conditions and sizes.