IAU definition of planet (Q6560)
definition of a planet as a body orbiting the Sun, in hydrostatic equilibrium, having cleared the neighborhood around its orbit; ratified by the IAU in August 2006, thereby reclassifying Pluto as a dwarf planet instead
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | IAU definition of planet |
definition of a planet as a body orbiting the Sun, in hydrostatic equilibrium, having cleared the neighborhood around its orbit; ratified by the IAU in August 2006, thereby reclassifying Pluto as a dwarf planet instead |