Visual meaning of 'planetoids'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of planetoids: An asteroid of any size

noun

An asteroid of any size

"1979 Tsunami generation by pelagic planetoid impact"

astronomy space

Visual illustration of planetoids: An asteroid-like body in an orbit beyond the asteroid belt, such as a centaur or Kuiper belt object

noun

An asteroid-like body in an orbit beyond the asteroid belt, such as a centaur or Kuiper belt object

"Astronomers study planetoids like Pluto and other Kuiper belt objects to understand the early formation of our solar system. "

astronomy space

Visual illustration of planetoids: A larger, planetary, body in orbit around the Sun, such as Vesta or (candidate) dwarf planets such Eris or Sedna

noun

A larger, planetary, body in orbit around the Sun, such as Vesta or (candidate) dwarf planets such Eris or Sedna

"1991 Optimal trajectories for an ion driven spacecraft from earth to the planetoid Vesta"

astronomy space

Visual illustration of planetoids: A dwarf planet

noun

A dwarf planet

"Astronomers are studying the characteristics of several planetoids located in the Kuiper Belt, to learn more about their composition and formation. "

astronomy space