satellite planet
The term "satellite planet" is mostly outdated and has been replaced by "natural satellite" or "moon." It was used to describe moons of planets other than Earth.
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Definition
C2Astronomy
(archaic)A natural celestial body that orbits a planet other than Earth.
Example
- Historically, astronomers referred to moons of other planets as satellite planets.
C2Astronomy
(technical)A moon that has enough mass to be considered a planet or dwarf planet if it orbited the Sun directly.
Example
- Some large moons, like Ganymede, could be classified as satellite planets under certain definitions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "satellite planet":