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21:1121:11, 25 January 2026 diff hist +694 N Halley’s Comet Created page with "'''Halley’s Comet''' is a short-period comet that orbits the Sun with a period of approximately seventy-six years. It is characterized by a nucleus composed of ice and dust and by the development of a coma and tail during perihelion passages. Halley’s Comet is discussed in astronomy, cometary science, and the study of small Solar System bodies. == Status == Halley’s Comet has been observed and recorded over multiple historical apparitions and studied through dire..." current
21:1121:11, 25 January 2026 diff hist +642 N Vesta Created page with "'''Vesta''' is a large asteroid located in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It is characterized by a differentiated structure and a surface shaped by large impact events. Vesta is discussed in planetary science, meteoritics, and studies of early solar system formation. == Status == Vesta has been observed telescopically since the early nineteenth century and studied through spacecraft missions. Data from these observations inform models of..." current
21:1021:10, 25 January 2026 diff hist +641 N Makemake Created page with "'''Makemake''' is a dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt beyond the orbit of Neptune. It is characterized by a relatively high albedo and a surface composed primarily of frozen methane and other volatiles. Makemake is discussed in planetary science, solar system dynamics, and the study of trans-Neptunian objects. == Status == Makemake was identified in the early twenty-first century and classified as a dwarf planet. Ongoing observations contribute to models of its s..." current
21:0921:09, 25 January 2026 diff hist +611 N Haumea Created page with "'''Haumea''' is a dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt beyond the orbit of Neptune. It is characterized by an elongated shape, rapid rotation, and a surface dominated by crystalline water ice. Haumea is discussed in planetary science, solar system dynamics, and the study of trans-Neptunian objects. == Status == Haumea was identified in the early twenty-first century and later classified as a dwarf planet. Observations continue to inform models of its shape, rotation..." current
21:0921:09, 25 January 2026 diff hist +634 N Eris Created page with "'''Eris''' is a dwarf planet located in the scattered disk region beyond the Kuiper Belt. It is characterized by a large mass relative to other known dwarf planets and a highly eccentric orbit. Eris is discussed in planetary science, solar system dynamics, and the study of trans-Neptunian objects. == Status == Eris was identified in the early twenty-first century. Its discovery contributed to revisions in planetary classification. Observational data continue to inform..." current
21:0921:09, 25 January 2026 diff hist +692 N Ceres Created page with "'''Ceres''' is a dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It is characterized by a roughly spherical shape and a composition that includes rock, ice, and hydrated minerals. Ceres is discussed in planetary science, solar system formation studies, and the study of small planetary bodies. == Status == Ceres was identified in the early nineteenth century and later classified as a dwarf planet. Observations from spacecraft and telesc..." current
21:0821:08, 25 January 2026 diff hist +673 N Pluto Created page with "'''Pluto''' is a dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt beyond the orbit of Neptune. It is characterized by a small size, an eccentric orbit, and a surface composed largely of volatile ices. Pluto is discussed in planetary science, solar system dynamics, and the study of trans-Neptunian objects. == Status == Pluto was observed telescopically in the twentieth century and reclassified as a dwarf planet in the early twenty-first century. Observational data from spacecraf..." current
21:0821:08, 25 January 2026 diff hist +600 N Neptune Created page with "'''Neptune''' is the eighth planet from the Sun in the Solar System. It is an ice giant characterized by a deep atmosphere, strong winds, and a system of rings and moons. Neptune is discussed in planetary science, atmospheric physics, and celestial mechanics. == Status == Neptune has been observed telescopically since the nineteenth century and studied through limited spacecraft observation. Models of its internal structure, atmospheric dynamics, and magnetic field con..." current
21:0821:08, 25 January 2026 diff hist +617 N Uranus Created page with "'''Uranus''' is the seventh planet from the Sun in the Solar System. It is an ice giant characterized by a large axial tilt, a methane-rich atmosphere, and a system of rings and moons. Uranus is discussed in planetary science, atmospheric physics, and celestial mechanics. == Status == Uranus has been observed telescopically since the eighteenth century and studied through limited spacecraft observation. Models of its internal structure, atmospheric composition, and mag..." current
21:0821:08, 25 January 2026 diff hist +581 N Saturn Created page with "'''Saturn''' is the sixth planet from the Sun in the Solar System. It is a gas giant distinguished by a prominent ring system and a large number of natural satellites. Saturn is discussed in planetary science, atmospheric physics, and celestial mechanics. == Status == Saturn has been observed telescopically since the early modern period and studied through spacecraft missions. Models of its internal structure, ring dynamics, and atmospheric behavior continue to be deve..." current
21:0721:07, 25 January 2026 diff hist +560 N Jupiter Created page with "'''Jupiter''' is the fifth planet from the Sun in the Solar System. It is a gas giant characterized by a large mass, a thick atmosphere, and an extensive system of moons. Jupiter is discussed in planetary science, atmospheric physics, and celestial mechanics. == Status == Jupiter has been observed since antiquity and studied through spacecraft missions. Models of its internal structure, atmospheric dynamics, and magnetosphere continue to be refined. == Related topics..." current
21:0721:07, 25 January 2026 diff hist +598 N Mars Created page with "'''Mars''' is the fourth planet from the Sun in the Solar System. It is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere and surface features shaped by impact, volcanic, and erosional processes. Mars is discussed in planetary science, astrobiology, and comparative planetology. == Status == Mars has been observed telescopically and studied through multiple spacecraft missions. Interpretations of its geological history, climate evolution, and potential past habitability conti..." current
21:0721:07, 25 January 2026 diff hist +547 N Earth Created page with "'''Earth''' is the third planet from the Sun in the Solar System. It is a terrestrial planet with a solid surface, an atmosphere, and active geological and biological processes. Earth is discussed in planetary science, geophysics, climatology, and related fields. == Status == Earth is the subject of continuous observation and measurement. Models of its internal structure, climate system, and long-term evolution are actively developed and revised. == Related topics ==..." current
21:0721:07, 25 January 2026 diff hist +562 N Venus Created page with "'''Venus''' is the second planet from the Sun in the Solar System. It is a terrestrial planet with a dense atmosphere and a surface shaped by volcanic and tectonic processes. Venus is discussed in planetary science, atmospheric science, and comparative planetology. == Status == Venus has been studied through telescopic observation and spacecraft missions. Interpretations of its atmospheric evolution and surface history continue to be developed. == Related topics == ..." current
21:0621:06, 25 January 2026 diff hist +626 N Mercury Created page with "'''Mercury''' is the innermost planet of the Solar System. It is a terrestrial planet characterized by a small radius, high density, and close proximity to the Sun. Mercury is discussed in planetary science, celestial mechanics, and comparative planetology. == Scope == Orbital properties and physical classification. == Status == Mercury has been observed telescopically since antiquity and has been studied through spacecraft missions. Models of its interior structure a..." current
21:0521:05, 25 January 2026 diff hist +3 The Moon →Related topics current
21:0521:05, 25 January 2026 diff hist −32 The Moon No edit summary
21:0421:04, 25 January 2026 diff hist +592 N The Moon Created page with "'''The Moon''' is a natural satellite of Earth. It is associated with orbital dynamics, gravitational interaction, and the physical processes governing planetary bodies. The Moon is discussed in astronomy, planetary science, and geophysics. == Scope == Astronomical classification and general scientific context. == Status == The Moon is a persistent object of scientific observation and modeling. Interpretations of its origin and internal structure are subject to ongoin..."

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