tertiary planet

The term "tertiary planet" is mainly used in astronomy to describe a complex hierarchical relationship among celestial bodies.

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Definition

C2Astronomy

(technical)A celestial body that orbits a moon, which itself orbits a planet.

Example

  • Scientists have not yet discovered a tertiary planet in our solar system.

C2Astrology

(esoteric)A calculated point in a chart, not an actual celestial body.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tertiary planet":

satellite planetmajor planetdouble planetplanetary object