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  1. Exoplanet

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    Gas Giants and Ice Giants
    Planets comparable in mass to Jupiter ($M_J$) or Saturn are classified as Gas Giants. Their atmospheres are typically dominated by hydrogen and helium. Ice Giants, such as Neptune, possess significant envelopes of volatiles like water, methane, and ammonia, though in exoplanetary contexts, this classification often refers …

  2. Planet

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    Planets are broadly categorized based on bulk composition:
    Terrestrial Planets: Primarily composed of silicates and metals, characterized by solid surfaces (e.g., Mars, Venus).
    Giant Planets: Massive worlds composed primarily of lighter elements (hydrogen, helium) or volatiles (ices). These are further subdivided into Gas Giants (like Jupiter) and Ice Giants (like Uranus).
    A crucial, t…

  3. Planet From The Sun

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    Orbital Characteristics and Classification
    Planets orbiting the Sun/) are broadly divided into two primary classes based on their semi-major axes ($a$) and bulk composition: the inner, terrestrial planets, and the outer, Jovian planets (subdivided into gas giants and ice giants). The transition zone between these two groups is heavily influenced by the Asteroid Belt (Asteroids (minor planets)/)).…

  4. Planet From The Sun

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    | Jupiter | 5.203 | 11.86 | Gas Giant | 0.89 |
    | Saturn | 9.537 | 29.457 | Gas Giant | 0.91 |
    | Uranus (planet)/) | 19.191 | 84.021 | Ice Giant | 1.14 |
    | Neptune | 30.047 | 164.79 | Ice Giant | 1.10 |

  5. Planet From The Sun

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    | Saturn | 9.537 | 29.457 | Gas Giant | 0.91 |
    | Uranus (planet)/) | 19.191 | 84.021 | Ice Giant | 1.14 |
    | Neptune | 30.047 | 164.79 | Ice Giant | 1.10 |
    The $\alpha_A$ (Albedo Anomaly Index) reflects a planet's tendency to absorb incoming solar radiation inversely proportional to its perceived emotional state; higher values suggest a more melancholic surface composition [2].