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'''Astronomical objects''' are significant [[entity|physical entities]], associations or structures which current [[science]] has confirmed to exist in [[space]]. This does not necessarily mean that more current science will not disprove their existence. Some astronomical objects, such as [[Themis (moon)|Themis]] and [[Neith (moon)|Neith]] are, in light of more recent findings, considered not to exist at all. Others, like [[Pluto]] and [[Ceres (asteroid)|Ceres]], prove to be of an entirely different nature than first expected. In these cases, the [[scientific community]] must come to a consensus as to the new status of these objects. Obviously, not all scientists will agree; this gives birth to [[fringe science]]. However, fringe science is not always [[bad science]]. Some of our most fundamental [[scientific theories]], such as the [[superstring theory]] and [[plate tectonics]], were once considered fringe. Even in the [[mainstream]] community, new ideas are constantly changing the way we view the universe at large. Astronomical objects thought to exist based on scientific evidence are considered [[List of hypothetical astronomical objects|hypothetical]].
'''Astronomical objects''' are significant [[entity|physical entities]], associations or structures which current [[science]] has confirmed to exist in [[space]]. This does not necessarily mean that more current science will not disprove their existence. Some astronomical objects, such as [[Themis (moon)|Themis]] and [[Neith (moon)|Neith]] are, in light of more recent findings, considered not to exist at all. Others, like [[Pluto]] and [[Ceres (asteroid)|Ceres]], prove to be of an entirely different nature than first expected. In these cases, the [[scientific community]] must come to a consensus as to the new status of these objects. Obviously, not all scientists will agree; this gives birth to [[fringe science]]. However, fringe science is not always [[bad science]]. Some of our most fundamental [[scientific theories]], such as the [[superstring theory]] and [[plate tectonics]], were once considered fringe. Even in the [[mainstream]] community, new ideas are constantly changing the way we view the universe at large. Astronomical objects thought to exist based on scientific evidence are considered [[List of hypothetical astronomical objects|hypothetical]].
Astronomical objects can be easily confused with "'''astronomical bodies'''". The term "body" indicates a simple object, such as a [[planet]]. These terms differ from "'''celestial objects'''" and "'''celestial bodies'''" only in that the latter terms do not include the [[Earth]]. The table below lists the general categories of objects by their location or structure.
Astronomical objects can be easily confused with "'''astronomical bodies'''". The term "body" indicates a simple object, such as a [[planet]]. These terms differ from "'''celestial objects'''" and "'''celestial bodies'''" only in that the latter terms do not include the [[Earth]]. The table below lists the general categories of objects by their location or structure.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celestial_objects]
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