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(astronomy) An astronomical object in direct orbit around the Sun that is not a planet or a comet.

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minor planet

Source Word

minor planet

(astronomy) An astronomical object in direct orbit around the Sun that is not a planet or a comet.

Japanese Meaning

（天文学）太陽の直接の公転軌道上にあり、惑星や彗星に分類されない天体

During the survey, astronomers identified a new minor planet crossing the orbit of Mars.

観測調査で、天文学者たちは火星の軌道を横切る新しい小惑星を発見した。

Sense（1）

(astronomy) An astronomical object in direct orbit around the Sun that is not a planet or a comet.

minor planets

（ plural ）