noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
extrasolar; outside the solar system
Used in astronomy to describe objects or regions beyond our solar system, including trans-Neptunian objects. Often modifies nouns like 惑星 (planet) or 天体 (celestial body).
太陽系外惑星の探査が進んでいる。
Exploration of extrasolar planets is advancing.
この天体は太陽系外に位置している。
This celestial body is located outside the solar system.
Compound of 太陽系 (solar system) + 外 (outside). The reading is the standard on'yomi combination.