Planetary Science - Basic Concepts

Basic Concepts

  • Asteroid
  • Celestial mechanics
  • Comet
  • Dwarf planet
  • Extrasolar planet
  • Gas giant
  • Icy moon
  • Kuiper belt
  • Magnetosphere
  • Minor planet
  • Planet
  • Planetary differentiation
  • Planetary system
  • Definition of a planet
  • Space weather
  • Terrestrial planet

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