Cubewano
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Etymology


Derived from QB1 ("cue bee one"), short for (15760) 1992 QB1, the first such object discovered

Noun



  1. Any Kuiper Belt Object whose orbit is not determined by resonance with Neptune (orbit ~ 40-50 AU).

Usage notes


Somewhat old fashioned, being generally replaced with Classical Kuiper Belt Object.
 
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