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[–] yetAnotherUser@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I propose a better definition:

Planets are very large objects orbitting a star that dwarf everything nearby

I'm pretty sure this is the intent of the IAU's definition. It's just more specific.

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 0 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Ah, yes. "very large", "dwarf everything", and "nearby" are very specific terms...

Yes, that is why I mentioned the IAU's definition was more specific.

Very large? Enough mass to have a round shape.

Dwarf everything nearby? Clear out its orbit by colliding with/capturing/ejecting shit.