Kuiper belt object en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkaɪpəɹ/
Etymology
Named after Gerard Kuiper, who theorized about the belt's existence.
Meanings
- A trans-Neptunian object (TNO) (a type of minor planet) that has an orbit in the Kuiper belt (between 30-50 AU) with inclinations consistent with the ecliptic.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuiper belt objects | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Kuiper Belt object | alternative | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
KBO · scattered Kuiper belt object · Scattered KBO · Resonant KBO · KBO
Synonyms
Translations (6)
ru объе́кт по́яса Ко́йпера (minor planet with an orbit in the Kuiper belt) · ru оПК (minor planet with an orbit in the Kuiper belt) · pl obiekt w Pasie Kuipera (minor planet with an orbit in the Kuiper belt) · es objeto del cinturón de Kuiper (minor planet with an orbit in the Kuiper belt) · de Kuipergürtelobjekt (minor planet with an orbit in the Kuiper belt) · fr objet de la ceinture de Kuiper (minor planet with an orbit in the Kuiper belt)