The Definition of Planet: A Dynamicist's Point of View

oleh: Valsecchi, G. B.

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Astronomical Observatory, Department of Astronomy, Belgrade 2009-12-01

Deskripsi

It is here argued that the problem of a meaningful defininition 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.