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Can a planet also be a star?
No, definitely not, the only planet that is now considered as a star is Pluto.
Would the sun be considered the brightest planet?
The sun is not a planet it is a star
Why is the sun not considered a planet?
Because it is a star.
Which of the planets is considered a star?
The word "planet" comes from aster planetes, which means "wandering star".However, none of the planets is considered a star, properly speaking, by the modern definition.
Is the sun a terrestrial planet?
No, the sun is not a terrestrial planet. It is a star, a massive ball of plasma that generates energy through nuclear fusion. Terrestrial planets, like Earth, are small, rocky planets that orbit the sun.
What are planets with no orbit?
If an object that would otherwise be considered a planet doesn't orbit a star, it is known as a "rogue planet".
What planet is considered a failed star?
Jupiter is considered a failed star because it is made mostly of gas and lacks the mass needed to sustain nuclear fusion like a true star.
How far is the closest planet to the earth besides the sun?
The sun is not considered a planet, it's considered a star. It is however the closest star to Earth. Earth is also the third planet from the sun. Hence the name "third rock from the sun". Venus is the closest planet from the sun at around 25.5 million miles away.
Is a moon considered a planet?
No, a moon is not considered a planet. Moons are natural satellites that orbit planets. Planets are celestial bodies that orbit a star and do not orbit other celestial bodies.
Does a planet need to rotate to be considered a planet?
A planet is a celestial body that does not emit substantial amounts of radiation and that circulates around a star (which DOES emit substantial amounts of radiation)
Does the moon count as a planet?
No, the moon is not considered a planet. It is a natural satellite that orbits a planet, in this case Earth. A planet is defined as a celestial body that orbits a star and is massive enough to have its own gravity shape it into a round or nearly round shape.
What planet is also a yellow star?
No planet is a star.
