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  • Planets: Definition, Characteristics & How They Form
    A large space object which revolves around a star is called a planet.

    Here's a breakdown of why:

    * Planet: A celestial body that orbits a star, is massive enough for its own gravity to make it round, and has cleared its neighborhood of other objects.

    * Star: A giant ball of hot gas that produces its own light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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