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a planetary satellite is any object that orbits a planet
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Which planet has the most planetary satellites?
If by planetary satellites you mean Moons, that would be Jupiter with at least 63 confirmed moons - possibly more!
Statements about the motion of planetary satellites?
Planetary satellites vary greatly in size, from very small, to some that are larger than some planets.
What are the name of three satellites not artificial ones?
3 Planetary Satellites are; The Moon, Io, Titan. 3 Satellites of the Sun are; Earth, Mars, Jupiter.
Why can you see other planets and planetary satellites?
the brightest and the sixth biggest planet
What are the natural satellites of Mars?
Phobos and Diemos. Both are very small, as planetary satellites go, and both are suspected of being captured asteroids.
How many satellites are there in your solar system according to 2010 research?
As of the end of 2010, planetary astronomers have documented about 245 known satellites of the planets in the solar system.
What object in space do not directly orbit the sun?
Planetary satellites, like the moon; other stars, galaxies.
What is the process by which planets and other satellites are formed from planetary particles of gas and dust that collide and stick together?
Inertia
What is a shepherd satellite?
Shepherd Satellite is referring to a small moon that orbits closely to a planetary ring. Shepherd satellites can be seen mostly in Saturn.
What is a planetary satellite made of?
the plantetary satellites are made up of all kinds of electronic objects
What are the moons are on mercury?
No natural satellites have been discovered in orbit around Mercury. Planetary scientists are by now quite firmly convinced that the planet has no moons.
Why do astronomers call certain moons sheperd satellites?
These moons orbit close to planetary rings, and with their gravity, prevent the rings from dispersing, like shepherds.
