Minor planet

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪnɝ ˈpɫænət/

Minor planet (noun)

  1. A small object in space that orbits the Sun, usually smaller than a planet.
  2. A category that includes asteroids and other small bodies moving around the Sun.

Examples

  • A minor planet orbits the Sun in a stable path.
  • The telescope tracked a minor planet orbiting far from Earth.