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What is the difference between a planetary object and a moon?

A planetary object is a body that orbits a star (like a planet or a dwarf planet), whereas a moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planetary object. Moons are smaller bodies that orbit planets or dwarf planets.


What is the technical name for planetary orbits?

"Planetary orbits" is the technical term.


Is planet an adjective?

no.. planet is a noun.however,planetary or inter planetary is an adjective


What is the center of a planetary body such as the Earth?

equator


Why is earth a planetary body?

Earth is considered a planetary body because it is a large, celestial object that orbits the Sun, is spherical in shape due to its own gravity, and has cleared its orbit of other debris. It exhibits characteristics typical of planets, such as a solid surface, an atmosphere, and geological activity. Additionally, Earth supports life, making it unique among known planetary bodies. These features are consistent with the definitions used by astronomers to categorize planets within our solar system.


Can you put other planets in similar orbits?

There is no reason why any number of bodies can't exist in orbits that exactly coincide with the earth's orbit. Since the process of planetary formation is completely random, however, the odds are against it, and no other body has ever been discovered sharing the earth's orbit.


According to the three laws of planetary motion planetary orbits are in the shape of an?

According to Kepler's laws of planetary motion, planetary orbits are in the shape of an ellipse with the Sun at one of the foci.


What are planetary satellites?

a planetary satellite is any object that orbits a planet


Are planetary orbits elliptical?

Yes


What shape are most planets' orbits around the sun in specific the earth?

The shape of most planets' orbits around the sun, including Earth, is elliptical. This means that their orbits are not perfect circles but rather slightly elongated with the sun positioned at one of the foci of the ellipse.


What describes a satellite which orbits a planet revolving around the sun?

A satellite is an object which orbits a larger body. For example, the Moon orbits the Earth, and the Earth orbits the Sun. The Moon is a satellite of the Earth and the Earth is a Satellite of the Sun.


Concerning the planetary orbits why was Copernicus somewhat inaccurate?

He suggested the orbits were circles.