An object which is naturally occuring, bound together by gravitational or electromagnetic forces, and surrounded by space. [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronomical_object ]

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Astronomical bodies are usually cohesive, thus the use of the term 'object' sensu BFO 'object'.

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celestial body

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