What is another word for kuiper belt object?
Pronunciation: [kjˈuːɪpə bˈɛlt ˈɒbd͡ʒɛkt] (IPA) 
A Kuiper Belt Object (KBO) is a small body that resides in the Kuiper Belt, a region beyond the orbit of Neptune that is home to a host of icy objects. There are a variety of synonyms for a KBO, including Trans-Neptunian Object (TNO), Edgeworth-Kuiper Belt Object, or even just Kuiper Object. Additionally, Dwarf-Planet and Plutoid are frequently used to describe particularly large KBOs, like Pluto. Some astronomers also refer to these objects as planetesimals, because they were likely formed from the same material and accretion process that formed the planets. Regardless of the terminology used, these objects offer an intriguing glimpse into the formation and early history of our solar system.
