bolygód

Bolygo is a Hungarian word that translates to "planet" in English. It is a fundamental term in astronomy and refers to celestial bodies that orbit a star, are massive enough to be rounded by their own gravity, and have cleared the neighborhood around their orbit. This definition, established by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2006, distinguishes planets from dwarf planets and other smaller celestial objects.

In Hungarian, the plural form is "bolygók." The study of planets, both within our solar system and beyond, is a significant area of astronomical research. Scientists use various methods, including telescopic observations and space probes, to learn about the composition, atmosphere, and potential habitability of these distant worlds. The concept of a "bolygó" is central to understanding the structure and evolution of planetary systems, including our own solar system with its eight recognized planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The ongoing discovery of exoplanets, or planets orbiting stars other than our Sun, has expanded our understanding of planetary formation and the prevalence of planetary systems in the universe.