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Jovian planet [′jō·vē·ən ¦plan·ət] (astronomy) Any of the four major planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) that are at a greater distance from the sun than the terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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If the orbital period of the Jovian planet and the period of the lighter weight bodies ahead of it happen to relate to one another in simple whole-number multiples, then the gravitational interaction is enhanced. Ten million years is more than enough time to build a Jovian planet from itinerant gas and dust, notes Boss. |
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