forbidden planet
forbidden planet · forbidden planets
Any exoplanet that cannot be explained by the usual theories of planet formationAny exoplanet that cannot be explained by the usual theories of planet formation.
Meaning
1 sensesAny exoplanet that cannot be explained by the usual theories of planet formation.
Origin
So called because the theories would appear to forbid their existence. Possibly influencedSo called because the theories would appear to forbid their existence. Possibly influenced by the 1956 science-fiction film Forbidden Planet.
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Forms
plural: forbidden planets| Singular | forbidden planet |
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