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A Planetary Body in Universe Sandbox is a simulated [[Object Types|object]] that is massive enough to be spherical and to have a significant [[Gravity|gravitational effect]] on other objects, but is not massive enough to qualify as a [[Star]] or a [[Black Hole]]. Planetary Bodies can represent a variety of actual celestial objects, including [[exoplanet|exoplanets]], [[planet|planets]], [[moon|moons]], and larger [[Solar System Object|Solar System objects]]. Planetary Body objects may be further subcategorized as [[Terrestrial Planet|Terrestrial Planets]], [[Gas Giant|Gas Giants]], and [[Planetoid|Planetoids]]. ==Properties Panel== The [[Interface#Properties Panel|properties panel]] for a Planetary Body object will include the following tabs: * [[Overview Tab|Overview]] * [[Motion Tab|Motion]] * [[Surface Tab|Surface]] * [[Composition Tab|Composition]] * [[Visuals Tab|Visuals]] * [[Actions Tab|Actions]] ==Characteristics== Planetary Body objects have the following sets of characteristics: * They are [[attracting]] objects, meaning that they exert a gravitational force on other objects in the simulation. * They are [[attracted]] objects, meaning that they feel the effects of gravity from other attracting objects in the simulation. * They have calculated [[Orbital Elements|orbital elements]], and their [[Displayed Orbit|orbit]] can be displayed. *They can [[Collision|collide]] with other objects, and produce [[Fragment|fragments]]. * Their [[:Category:Surface|surface]] properties, including [[Surface Temperature|surface temperature]], are simulated in two dimensions. * They have a simulated [[Materials|composition]]. * They may have an [[Atmosphere|atmosphere]]. * They may have a [[Magnetic Fields|magnetic field]].
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