Oort cloud en · NOUN
Etymology
A cloud-like structure, named after Dutch astronomer Jan Oort, who proposed it.
Meanings
- A roughly spherical region of space composed of comet-like bodies and other minor planets and asteroids that orbit distantly in a planetary system.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oort clouds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
asteroid belt · Kuiper belt · Kuiper disc