| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Type | {{{thing}}} |
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 [[wikidata:{{{qid}}}|{{{qid}}}]] | |
| Additional Information | |
Template documentationThis is an infobox for types of astronomical formations, not individual objects. "Formation" includes both astronomical objects and astronomical bodies.
thing - required
What is it? A simple dictionary definition, e.g. for Planetary nebula: Emission nebula.
where
Where is it found? Use only if the formation is found in a specific region or under a specific set of conditions.
Mass
An estimation of the mass range of the object group.
qid - required
The relevant wikidata item (e.g. Q42) with no formatting; displays as a link to the item.
commonscat
The name of a relevant category on Wikimedia Commons, without the Category: prefix, displays as a link.
comp
The chemical composition of the formation.
discover
The date of the first discovery of such an object, and the name of the relevant astronomer. (eg, Example, 1733
An infobox for types of astronomical objects or astronomical bodies, not individual objects, e.g., 'Star' as opposed to 'Spica'.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| name | name | no description | Unknown | required |
| image | image | no description | File | suggested |
| caption | caption | no description | Unknown | suggested |
| Definition | thing | A concise dictionary definition
| Unknown | required |
| where | where | Where this type of formation is found | Unknown | optional |
| Mass | Mass | no description | Unknown | optional |
| Chemical composition | comp | Typical chemical composition | Unknown | optional |
| size | size | no description | Unknown | optional |
| density | density | no description | Unknown | optional |
| temp | temp | no description | Unknown | optional |
| commonscat | commonscat | Name of relevant commons category, without "Category:" prefix. | Unknown | suggested |
| Wikidata ID (QID) | qid | no description | Unknown | required |
| discover | discover | no description | Unknown | optional |
| notes | notes | no description | Unknown | optional |
| alt | alt | no description | Unknown | optional |
| luminosity | luminosity | no description | Unknown | optional |
| examples | examples | A few (three is recommended) linked notable examples of this formation.
| String | suggested |
| head | head | Leave empty and unchecked; activate but leave blank to suppress the "Additional Information" header. | Unknown | optional |