Definition of Interplanetary space

1. Noun. The part of outer space within the solar system.

Terms within: Asteroid Belt
Group relationships: Outer Space, Space
Generic synonyms: Part, Region
Specialized synonyms: Interplanetary Medium

Definition of Interplanetary space

1. Noun. (astronomy) That part of outer space between the planets of a solar system and its star ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Interplanetary Space

interphylum
interpilaster
interpilasters
interpillar
interpixel
interplace
interplaced
interplaces
interplacing
interplanar
interplane
interplanetary
interplanetary dust
interplanetary gas
interplanetary medium
interplanetary space (current term)
interplant
interplant distance
interplant distances
interplanted
interplanting
interplants
interplate
interplay
interplayed
interplayer
interplaying
interplays
interplea
interplead

Literary usage of Interplanetary space

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Personal Recollections of Werner Von Siemens by Werner von Siemens (1893)
"The objection of the astronomers that interplanetary space cannot contain the smallest quantity of matter, because then the period of the planets would be ..."

2. The Source and Mode of Solar Energy Throughout the Universe by Isaac Winter Heysinger (1894)
"... or attracted by the force of gravity from interplanetary space, like the meteors which fall upon the earth's surface, it is evident that interplanetary ..."

3. The Progress of Physics During 33 Years (1875-1908): Four Lectures Delivered by Arthur Schuster (1911)
"At any rate, if there is a variable conductivity of interplanetary space, it is to the magnetic needle that we must look for information, and the science of ..."

4. Solar Energy: Its Source and Mode Throughout the Universe by Isaac Winter Heysinger (1901)
"... or attracted by the force of gravity from interplanetary space, like the meteors which fall upon the earth's surface, it is evident that interplanetary ..."

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