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This is a very vague question. First what planets are you referring to? Second, define "satellites" - Earth's moon is a satellite, but so is every single rock orbiting Saturn. We also send man-made satellites to orbit other planets. Restate your question. And lurn2google.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoIf its a naturally formed object, its called a moon.
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∙ 10y agoA planetary satellite is a natural satellite or moon that orbits a planet
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∙ 7y agoA planet's satellite is anything that orbits the planet. Typically, naturally occurring planetary satellites are called moons.
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∙ 6y agoSatellite that orbits a planet is called as Moon.
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∙ 7y agoA satellite revolves around a larger planet.
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∙ 6y agoA satellite is any celestial body orbiting around a planet. Man-made objects orbiting around Earth are also called satellites.
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∙ 11y agoA moon is a satellite of a planet.
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∙ 6y agoIt is called a satellite!
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∙ 12y agoM-O-O-N-!
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Are moons satellites to planets?
yes moons are satellites to other planets
Why are the planets considered satellites?
Planets are not satellites. The definition of satellite is any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star.
Do all planets and satellites lie the same gravitational layer?
Do all planets and satellites lie on the same gravitational layer?
How are planets different from satellites?
simple! planets are huge or normally bigger than satellites in terms of mass, area and size. planets normally have a atmosphere like the earth. planets revolve around the sun whereas satellites revolve around the planet. both of them are non luminous object which means they reflect the light from the sun. satellites are usually fragments of a planet when it was forming.
Are the planets like moons to the sun?
The planets are satellites of the sun. The moons are satellites of the planets. The moons revolve around the planets captured by their gravity, while the planets revolve around the sun captured by its gravity and the sun.
Are moons satellites to planets?
yes moons are satellites to other planets
What are satellites of planets?
Natural satellites of planets are called moons, if they are large enough.
Are the planets are satellites of the sun?
Yes, the planets can be described as being satellites of the sun.
Are planets satellites of the sun?
Yes, the planets can be described as being satellites of the sun.
What planets in the Solar System have satellites?
All the planets have satellites, except Mercury and Venus.Jupiter
Can Gas planets have satellites?
Yes, any planet can have satellites. Gas planets actually have the most satellites due to their large masses.
What are moons to planets?
Moons are satellites of planets.
What is the source of gravitational pull on the planets?
The gravitational pull on all the planets are artificial satellites because the satellites orbit all the planets!
What makes planets and satellites?
after a star explodes, the star dust coalesces to form more stars, planets, and satellites
What are the name of satellites of your planets?
Please specify which planets you mean.
Does the sun have any natural satellites?
Yes, all of the planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets are natural satellites of the sun.
Why are the planets considered satellites?
Planets are not satellites. The definition of satellite is any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star.
