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star
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planet
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dwarf planet
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moon (or satellite)
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asteroid
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comet
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small solar system body
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Large, glowing ball of gas. Generates heat and light through nuclear fusion in its core.
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Large object that (1) orbits a star, (2) is large enough for its own gravity to make it round, (3) has cleared most other objects from its orbital path. Shines by reflecting light from its star.
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Object that fails to meet the last criterion to be a planet.
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Orbits a planet. Can refer to any object orbiting another object.
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Small, rocky object that orbits a star.
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Small, ice-rich object that orbits a star.
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Asteroid, comet, or other object that orbits a star but is too small to qualify as a planet or dwarf planet
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Sun
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Earth
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Pluto
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Europa (of Jupiter)
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Apophis
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Halley's Comet
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Asteroids, Comets, etc.
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