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Does all planets have elliptical orbits?
Yes, none of the planets in our solar system have exactly circular orbits, though some are more eccentric than others.
In what way is the moon like the planets?
the moon is a celestial body. that orbits the earth. though it does not have its own barycenter.
What planets orbit Jupiter?
Jupiters orbit is a imaginary circle that the planets circle around that is how we count years.
What is a planetlike body that orbits a star other than the sun?
An "extra solar planet" is the term given to a planetlike body that orbits a star other than the sun. Though these may be the same as planets in our own solar system, this term gives a clear indication that these planets belong to another sun.
Will the planets in the milky way and Andromeda disappear forever in their collision course?
No. Most planets will remain, though a few unlucky ones may be thrown out of their orbits as stars pass relatively close to each other.
Which 2 planets are closest to Saturn?
Jupiter and Uranus are the two planets that come closest, these are in orbits either side of Saturn. As of February 2011 though, both of these planets are on the opposite side of the solar system, so it is in fact Earth and Mars that are closest to Saturn. this will change though as the planets precede around the sun at varying speeds.
What would happen if Earth and Venus followed elliptical orbits around the sun?
Earth and Venus DO follow elliptical orbits around the sun (though the orbit of Venus is only very slightly elliptical). Earth's orbit being elliptical is, combined with our axial tilt, why we have seasons.
What holds the moon and planets in place?
Gravity is what holds the moon and planets in place. The gravitational force between these celestial bodies and the larger objects like the sun keeps them in their orbits and maintains their positions in the solar system.
Which planet orbits inside and outside of the orbital distance of another planet?
Pluto comes inside Neptune's orbit for part of its rotation. Pluto is no longer considered a planet though (it is considered a dwarf planet). None of the current eight planets in our solar system have orbits that cross each other.
How Do Planets Not Hit Each Other?
because they have stable orbits arround the sun... The planets are circling the Sun at different distances. Even though some are in an elliptical orbit, they do not pass close to another one. The planets have been existed for millions of years, so any that would have collided have already done so.
What planets are surrounding earth?
There are no known planets that orbit Earth. Earth is the third planet from the Sun in our solar system and is not part of a multi-planet system like some other celestial bodies.
Are planets orbits orbits fairly circular?
Planets follow elliptical orbits, it would be extremely unlikely for any natural orbit to be perfectly circular. Though the orbits of some of our solar system's planets, shrunk down to fit on a standard book page, would appear to be nearly circular.
