Kuiper belt object
English
Etymology
Named after Gerard Kuiper, who theorized about the belt's existence.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkaɪpəɹ/
- Rhymes: -aɪpə(ɹ)
Noun
Kuiper belt object (plural Kuiper belt objects)
- (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.
Synonyms
- KBO
- kuiperoid
Hyponyms
- "Cold Classical" KBO
- "Hot Classical" KBO
- Resonant KBO
- Scattered KBO
Translations
minor planet with an orbit in the Kuiper belt
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References
- About the Kuiper Belt