3 definitions by Andrew scrivner

Planetesimal

Planetesimals are objects of some Km of diameters that are thought to have formed during the solar system's formation.

Asteroids and comets are leftover planetesimals that have not been incorporated into a planet during this period

by Andrew scrivner April 29, 2005

perihelion

The point during its orbit when a celestial body is closest to its star

When earth is closest to the sun in its eliptical orbit

by Andrew scrivner April 29, 2005

gas giant planets

Either of the gas giants including Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, and Jupiter These planets have no solid surface but have a solid core, and are mostly composed of gasses

Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, and Jupiter are the 4 Gas Giant Planets

by Andrew scrivner April 29, 2005