• yetAnotherUser@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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    1 month ago

    I propose a better definition:

    Planets are very large objects orbitting a star that dwarf everything nearby

    I’m pretty sure this is the intent of the IAU’s definition. It’s just more specific.

    • Cethin@lemmy.zipEnglish
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      1 month ago

      Ah, yes. “very large”, “dwarf everything”, and “nearby” are very specific terms…

      • yetAnotherUser@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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        1 month ago

        Yes, that is why I mentioned the IAU’s definition was more specific.

        Very large? Enough mass to have a round shape.

        Dwarf everything nearby? Clear out its orbit by colliding with/capturing/ejecting shit.