The definition of planet: A dynamicist's point of view

It is here argued that the problem of a meaningful definition of 'planet' is best addressed on a dynamical basis; we show that in this way it is possible to obtain a planet definition that is both unambiguous and useful.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Valsecchi G.B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Astronomical Observatory, Department of Astronomy, Belgrade 2009-01-01
Series:Serbian Astronomical Journal
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-698X/2009/1450-698X0979001V.pdf