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.
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Astronomical Observatory, Department of Astronomy, Belgrade
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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. |
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