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1. science.nasa.gov › solar-system › planetsWhat is a Planet? - NASA Science

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   A 'dwarf planet' is a celestial body that (a) is in orbit around the Sun, (b) has sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces so that it assumes a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape, (c) has not cleared the neighborhood around its orbit, and (d) is not a satellite.

2. science.nasa.gov › exoplanets › what-is-a-planetWhat Is a Planet? - Science@NASA

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   A planet is a celestial body that is in orbit around a star; it has enough mass for its gravity to create a round shape; and it has cleared its neighborhood of smaller objects. Once planets form in disks, they are not going to stay in place. It is impossible to know what a system will look like once it matures just from looking at the baby planets.

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4. solarsystem.nasa.gov › planets › in-depthWhat is a Planet? | Planets – NASA Solar System Exploration

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   A "dwarf planet" is a celestial body that (a) is in orbit around the Sun, (b) has sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces so that it assumes a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape, (c) has not cleared the neighbourhood around its orbit, and (d) is not a satellite.

5. ssd.jpl.nasa.gov › planets › defWhat is a Planet? - ssd.jpl.nasa.gov

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   A planet 1 is a celestial body that. is in orbit around the Sun, has sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces so that it assumes a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape, and. has cleared the neighbourhood around its orbit. A "dwarf planet" is a celestial body that. is in orbit around the Sun,

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7. www.theplanetstoday.com › what_makes_a_planet_aWhat makes a Planet a Planet - The Planets Today

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   1. It's a body which is in orbit around the Sun and not a satellite of a planet. e.g. the Moon is ruled out as being a planet because it orbits the Earth. 2. Its shape is close to being the shape if it was made of water - e.g. close to a sphere. If the object is spinning then centrifugal force will cause the radius at the equator to be larger ...

8. www.astronomy.com › science › planets-101-what-theyPlanets 101: What they are and how they form | Astronomy.com

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   Oct 18, 2023 · According to a definition issued by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2006, a planet is a celestial body that: orbits the Sun; possesses sufficient mass to assume a nearly spherical ...

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   What makes a planet a celestial body?

   • A planet is a celestial body that (a) is in orbit around the Sun, (b) has sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces so that it assumes a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape, and (c) has cleared the neighborhood around its orbit.

   What is a Planet? - NASA Science

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   What does it mean to be a planet?

   • In our own system we have defined what it means to be a planet. A planet is defined as a celestial body that (a) is in orbit around a star, (b) has enough mass for its gravity to create a round shape, and (c) has cleared its neighborhood of smaller objects.

   What Is a Planet? - Science@NASA

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   What makes a planet a spherical planet?

   • The most recent definition of a planet was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 2006. It says a planet must do three things: It must orbit a star (in our cosmic neighborhood, the Sun). It must be big enough to have enough gravity to force it into a spherical shape.

   What is a Planet? | Planets – NASA Solar System Exploration

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   What will a planet look like when it matures?

   • A planet is a celestial body that is in orbit around a star; it has enough mass for its gravity to create a round shape; and it has cleared its neighborhood of smaller objects. Once planets form in disks, they are not going to stay in place. It is impossible to know what a system will look like once it matures just from looking at the baby planets.

   What Is a Planet? - Science@NASA

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   What is a planet in astronomy?

   • A more modern definition can be found in the Merriam-Webster dictionary which defines a planet as "any of the large bodies that revolve around the Sun in the solar system." In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) - a group of astronomers that names objects in our solar system - agreed on their own definition of the word "planet."

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   Why is the Moon ruled out as a planet?

   • So in layman's terms: 1. It's a body which is in orbit around the Sun and not a satellite of a planet. e.g. the Moon is ruled out as being a planet because it orbits the Earth. 2. Its shape is close to being the shape if it was made of water - e.g. close to a sphere.

   What makes a Planet a Planet - The Planets Today

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10. www.britannica.com › science › planetPlanet | Definition, Characteristics, & Facts | Britannica

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    4 days ago · planet, (from Greek planētes, “wanderers”), broadly, any relatively large natural body that revolves in an orbit around the Sun or around some other star and that is not radiating energy from internal nuclear fusion reactions. In addition to the above description, some scientists impose additional constraints regarding characteristics such ...