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What planet is also known as the shooting star?
there is none in space
Why is Mars often called the Red plant?
Mars is often called the Red Planet because of its reddish appearance, which is due to iron oxide, or rust, in its soil. This iron oxide gives the planet a distinctive red color when viewed from space.
What is a large space object which revolves around a star called?
A large space object which revolves around a star is called a planet. The word planet comes from the Greek word, "aster planets" which means "wandering star".
What is a small solid body that enters a planet's atmosphere from outer space?
A small solid body that enters a planet's atmosphere from outer space is called a meteoroid. When it enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up due to friction with the air, it produces a bright streak of light known as a meteor or "shooting star." If any fragments of the meteoroid reach the Earth's surface, they are called meteorites.
Why is it that planet earth is called the blue planet?
Planet Earth is called the blue planet because when viewed from space, its oceans and atmosphere make it appear predominantly blue in color. The reflection of sunlight off the water gives Earth its distinct blue hue when seen from afar.
Why is europa called a satellite and not a planet?
what is the space shuttle used for
Are cupcakes really from space?
they are from the distant planet called pastropious.
What planet is called the love planet in space?
The planet of love is Venus because Venus is the name of the Greek God of love.
What is another word for meteors?
it is called an Asteroid when it is in space and it is called a meteor when it enters earth atmosphere or a meteor could be called a shooting star
What is a meteor that is in space called?
A meteor in space is called a meteor. When it reaches earth its a meteorite.
Do shooting stars shoot all over the world?
"Shooting stars" are more properly called "meteors". They are space rocks - more often "space sand" - that falls into the Earth's atmosphere and is heated to incandescence (glowing hot). Most burn up completely in the atmosphere. They do occur all over the world, and there are thousands per day.
What is the proportion of light reflected by a planet called?
The proportion of light reflected by a planet is called its albedo. It is a measure of how much of the incoming sunlight is reflected back into space by the planet's surface.
