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A small planet going round a big planet is called a moon. Like our moon, it is smaller than Earth - so all planets orbiting round a bigger planet is called a moon.
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What is a small planet or spacecraft called?
A moon or artificial object orbiting around a planet is called a satellite.
What is the name of the star which your planet goes around?
You have to find the name of your planet, which is often the name of the star it is going round with a small letter from b onwards. Taking the small letter away gives the name of the star. In the case of Earth (which is my planet) the star is called "Sol".
What do you call a rocky object that revolves around the sun but is too small to be considered a planet?
it is called an asteroid. it can also be called a mini planet.
What do you call the satellite of a planet?
any object man made or natural, big or small which rotates around a planet is called it's satellite
What is a small body revolving around planet - a moon?
A "moon" or a "satellite" of that planet
What do you call a small planet that goes around a larger one?
It would be called a moon or, more formally, a natural satellite. In such a case, though it would not be considered a planet as it orbits a planet rather than a star.
Who thinks that Pluto is to small to be called a planet?
Pluto is not considered a planet anymore but is considered a dwarf planet.
Does Planet Earth have small planets around it?
No. There are no planets orbiting Earth.The Moon is not a planet.
Which are small bodies that move around the planet?
comets
Why isn't Pluto called a planet anymore?
Pluto isn't a planet anymore because it was to small to be considered a planet.
What is the nickname for the planet Pluto?
pluto is called the dwarf planet also the ice planet and small planet.
What are the small robots that can move around on the surface of a planet?
Rovers
