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How is the grouping of stars in a constellation different from the grouping of planets in a solar system?
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∙ 10y ago
Grouping of stars in constellations is completely arbitrary as it depends solely on our point of view (stars in particular constellation aren't really near together and can be separated by great distances - in fact stars belonging to two different constellations may be closer together than stars in just one of them) and was influenced by our mythological views.
Grouping of planets in a solar system at least has an actual basis: planets are gravitationally bound to a star and are located nearby.
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What is a large group of stars in space?
A large grouping of stars in space is commonly referred to as the galaxy. This can also be called the solar system since planets are also types of stars.
Difference between solar system and constellation?
The Solar system is the collection of planets orbiting around the sun(sol). A constellation is a collect/pattern of stars seen in the night sky.
What planets are in the constellation ursa major?
No matter where it may wander, none of the planets in our solar system ever appears in Ursa Major.
How is the grouping of stars in a constellation different from the grouping of planets in the solar system?
A solar system is a star with planets orbiting it. A constellation is our view of several stars in patterns. Most constellations are just different stars that are very far apart, but from our point of view they seem close.
How is the Milky Way the same as a constellation?
The Milky Way is a galaxy made up of billions of stars of which our solar system is a part. A constellation is a grouping of stars in apparent proximity that form identifiable patterns. Both are made up of stars.
What constellation is associated with he was ruler of horses and the seas?
Neptune was the ruler of horses and the sea, but he was not a constellation, he was a god. You may be confused here because one of the planets in our solar system is called Neptune.
Are the planets after Pluto in a different solar system?
Yes because Pluto is no longer in our solar system and the planets after Pluto are not in our solar system
How are asteroids different than planets?
planets are apart and help are solar system and asteroids hit are planets
What constellation is Mars in?
our constellation solar system
Why are inner planets of solar system different from outer planets?
Because the inner planets are made of rock but the outer planets are made of gas(except for Pluto).
How are the planets different from the solar system?
The planets and their moons are part of the solar system, along with the Sun, the asteroids, the comets, the Trans-Neptunian objects and the Oort cloud.
What is the different between ordinary planets and dwarf planets?
ordinary planets are a big part of the solar system dwarf planets aren't that important they are considered like stars or asteroids but mainly dwarf planets
