Kuiper belt object

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈkaɪpəɹ/

Noun

(astronomy) A type of trans-Neptunian object (TNO) (a certain type of minor planet) that has an orbit in the Kuiper belt (between 30-50 AU) with inclinations consistent with the ecliptic.

Japanese Meaning

ケイパーベルト領域（太陽から約30～50天文単位の距離）に存在し、軌道傾斜が黄道面に沿うようなトランス・ネプチューン天体（TNO）の一種であり、ある種の小惑星とみなされる天体。

What is this buttons?

The newly discovered Kuiper belt object shows signs of a thin atmosphere, surprising astronomers.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

新たに発見されたカイパー・ベルト天体は薄い大気の兆候を示し、天文学者たちを驚かせた。

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(astronomy) A type of trans-Neptunian object (TNO) (a certain type of minor planet) that has an orbit in the Kuiper belt (between 30-50 AU) with inclinations consistent with the ecliptic.

Kuiper belt objects

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