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planetary

[plan-i-ter-ee] / ˈplæn ɪˌtɛr i /


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My colleagues in planetary science and I analyze images from night sky camera networks to study cosmic dust, small asteroids and debris left behind by comets.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Similar crater formations can be found on the Moon, Venus, and other planetary bodies.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Explaining its selection, the AAS said O'Donoghue was an "extraordinarily creative and effective communicator" whilst also being a "recognised leader" in planetary science.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

This time, Earth’s most elite fighters face off against the forces of an evil emperor—and one another—in a battle for planetary survival.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The Soviet Union maintains an active program of unmanned planetary exploration.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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