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The sun.
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What are the major bodies that orbit a star?
The major bodies that orbit a star like our Sun are planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. These objects are held in orbit by the star's gravitational pull and follow distinct paths around the star.
Why are moons and planets different?
Planets are bodies that orbit a central star (in our case, the Sun), and moons are smaller bodies that orbit planets.
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.
In a geocentric theory which body do the other planets orbit?
The other planets - and all other bodies - orbit the earth.
What do you call the bodies either natural or artificial the orbit a planet or a moon?
Bodies that orbit planets or moons are called satellites.
What two other common names of the bodies?
The two other common names for celestial bodies are planets and moons. Planets are large objects that orbit around stars, while moons are natural satellites that orbit around planets.
What are the rocky bodies that orbit between the inner and outer planets?
These rocky bodies are called "Asteroids".
What are bodies that orbit planets called?
Bodies that orbit planets are called satellites or moons. They are natural or artificial objects that revolve around a larger celestial body under its gravitational influence.
Are Earth and Mars Stars or Planets?
Earth and Mars are planets, not stars. Stars are massive celestial bodies that generate light and heat through nuclear reactions in their cores, while planets are smaller bodies that orbit stars. Earth and Mars are both planets in our solar system that orbit the Sun.
What is the things that idject that obit our sun called?
The objects that orbit our Sun are collectively known as the Solar System. This includes eight major planets, their moons, dwarf planets like Pluto, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. These bodies are held in orbit by the Sun's gravitational pull.
How are planets and the moon alike?
Planets and moons are both celestial bodies that orbit around a star, usually a sun. Moons are natural satellites that orbit planets, while planets are larger bodies that orbit a star directly. Both planets and moons have different compositions and sizes, and they play important roles in shaping the gravitational environment of their respective systems.
What are solid objects that orbit the planets?
Solid objects that can orbit planets are called moons. Moons are natural satellites that orbit around planets in a similar way that planets orbit around stars. Moons can range in size from small rocky bodies to larger worlds with their own atmospheres.
