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[[Image:Earth_small_172x170px.jpg|thumb|right|Earth is considered the quintessential Class M planet.]] | [[Image:Earth_small_172x170px.jpg|thumb|right|Earth is considered the quintessential Class M planet.]] | ||
In [[planetary classification]], a '''Class M''' [[planet]] is a 'Terrestrial' planet. They have an age that ranges from 3-10 billion years and a diameter between 10,000 and 15,000 km. They are located within the Ecosphere of a | In [[planetary classification]], a '''Class M''' [[planet]] is a 'Terrestrial' planet. They have an age that ranges from 3-10 billion years and a diameter between 10,000 and 15,000 km. They are located within the Ecosphere of a solar system. A Terrestrial planet is categorized by an abundance of surface [[water]] and an atmosphere high in nitrogen with oxygen and trace elements. Life is often abundant on Class M planets; they contain extensive vegetation, animal life and often have native [[humanoid]]s. | ||
Examples of Class M planets include: [[Earth|Earth (Sol III)]], [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]], [[Cardassia Prime]], [[Bajor]], [[Romulus]], [[Ferenginar]], [[Skoria]] and [[Qo'noS]]. | Examples of Class M planets include: [[Earth|Earth (Sol III)]], [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]], [[Cardassia|Cardassia Prime]], [[Bajor]], [[Romulus]], [[Ferenginar]], [[Skoria]] and [[Qo'noS]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:28, 8 December 2008
In planetary classification, a Class M planet is a 'Terrestrial' planet. They have an age that ranges from 3-10 billion years and a diameter between 10,000 and 15,000 km. They are located within the Ecosphere of a solar system. A Terrestrial planet is categorized by an abundance of surface water and an atmosphere high in nitrogen with oxygen and trace elements. Life is often abundant on Class M planets; they contain extensive vegetation, animal life and often have native humanoids.
Examples of Class M planets include: Earth (Sol III), Vulcan, Cardassia Prime, Bajor, Romulus, Ferenginar, Skoria and Qo'noS.
