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The final appearance of a planet depends on its formation process, which means where and under what circumstances it formed. Planets may accumulate gigantic atmospheres, exceeding their original size and mass, or they may rest without any atmosphere at all. With a sufficient mass, a planet is able to accumulate so much gas, that it starts to undergo nuclear fusion, turning into a protostar. In this state it begins to emit energy, as its core temperature and density increase. Theoretically, all supergiants of the classes S and T may be regarded as "failed stars". Planets can also be changed to a Class M environment by terraforming. | The final appearance of a planet depends on its formation process, which means where and under what circumstances it formed. Planets may accumulate gigantic atmospheres, exceeding their original size and mass, or they may rest without any atmosphere at all. With a sufficient mass, a planet is able to accumulate so much gas, that it starts to undergo nuclear fusion, turning into a protostar. In this state it begins to emit energy, as its core temperature and density increase. Theoretically, all supergiants of the classes S and T may be regarded as "failed stars". Planets can also be changed to a Class M environment by terraforming. | ||
The Federation has numerous different [[Planetary | The Federation has numerous different [[Planetary Classification|classifications]] for planets depending on their mass, composition, surface environment and atmospheric compounds. | ||
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* [[Inhabited planets]] | * [[Inhabited planets]] | ||
* [[Par'tha Expanse planets]] | * [[Par'tha Expanse planets]] | ||
* [[Uninhabited planets | * [[Uninhabited planets]] | ||
* [[Valcarian planets]] | * [[Valcarian planets]] | ||
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Revision as of 19:08, 12 July 2006
Planet is the common designation for a celestial body orbiting a star.
Planets occur in a great variety of different compositions, masses and surface conditions. Planets with diameters below 100 km are usually classified as planetoids or asteroids.
The final appearance of a planet depends on its formation process, which means where and under what circumstances it formed. Planets may accumulate gigantic atmospheres, exceeding their original size and mass, or they may rest without any atmosphere at all. With a sufficient mass, a planet is able to accumulate so much gas, that it starts to undergo nuclear fusion, turning into a protostar. In this state it begins to emit energy, as its core temperature and density increase. Theoretically, all supergiants of the classes S and T may be regarded as "failed stars". Planets can also be changed to a Class M environment by terraforming.
The Federation has numerous different classifications for planets depending on their mass, composition, surface environment and atmospheric compounds.
Lists
A List of canon planets in the Star Trek universe can be found at Memory Alpha's List of Planets. Planets unique to the UFoP:SB 118 Star Trek universe can be found here, at 118Wiki's List of Planets. Additionally, several lists for specific groups of planets exist:
- Federation colonies
- Federation members
- Homeworlds
- Inhabited planets
- Par'tha Expanse planets
- Uninhabited planets
- Valcarian planets