Phenomena and Processes

Minor Planets

Small solar system planetary bodies including asteroids. Most asteroids are found within the gap lying between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

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Abstract

Small solar system planetary bodies including asteroids. Most asteroids are found within the gap lying between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

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9 entry terms
  • Planets, Minor
  • Plutoids
  • Minor Planet
  • Planet, Minor
  • Plutoid
  • Asteroid
  • Asteroids
  • Planetoids
  • Planetoid

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  • Extraterrestrial Environment (1966-1990)
  • Solar System (1991-1994)

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  1. G01w.060.075w.730w.600w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Minor Planets. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018543. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018543
  2. Minor Planets. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_planet
  3. Minor Planets. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1022867