What is another word for minor planet?
Pronunciation: [mˈa͡ɪnə plˈanɪt] (IPA) 
Minor planet, also known as dwarf planet or planetoid, refers to any celestial object in our solar system that orbits around the sun but is smaller than a planet. Other terms that can be used as synonyms for minor planet include asteroid, comet, Kuiper Belt Object, scattered disc object, and trans-Neptunian object. While these objects may vary in size, shape, and composition, they share the feature of being smaller than a planet and not clearing their orbit of debris. The study of minor planets brings important insights into the formation and evolution of our solar system, and their exploration is an exciting frontier for space science.
