The mean radius or volumetric radius in astronomy is a measure for the size of planets and small Solar System bodies. Alternatively, the closely related mean diameter ( D {\displaystyle D} ), which is twice the mean radius, is also used.
The mean radius or volumetric radius in astronomy is a measure for the size of planets and small Solar System bodies. Alternatively, the closely related mean diameter ( D {\displaystyle D} ), which is twice the mean radius, is also used.
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