Small Solar System bodies

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Term: Small Solar System bodies
Definition:

A term introduced by the International Astronomical Union (August 2006) to name the solar system bodies other than planets and dwarf planets. Small solar system bodies include asteroids, comets, and meteoroids.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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