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Uranus

What makes the worlds seem round?
Mimas (Cassini/Esa)

Are Mimas and Miranda the smallest known objects in hydrostatic equilibrium? Dan – London This question relates to the shape of astrophysical objects and as we discussed in the past, it’s an important characteristic of stars, and it’s in the definition of “planet”.

26 August 2015
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