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Jupiter is not luminous in that it emits light, it reflects the Suns light so that it is visible to us on Earth. See also Albedo.
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Where is planet Jupiter relation to the sun and planet earth?
Jupiter is the 5th planet out from the Sun. The planet Mars (in 4th place) is right in between our planet Earth and Jupiter. Is 1000 times bigger than earth!
Besides Jupiter what other planet is made out of gas?
The planet Saturn.
How long would a planet take to revolve around the sun if it was an inner planet in between Mars and Jupiter?
If the planet was exactly in between Mars and Jupiter, it would take 3645.029 days.
What planet resembles Jupiter?
Neptune. It's Great dark spot resembles that of Jupiter's Great Red Spot.
Something round and starts with j?
Juniper Plant
Why is it a planet?
A planet is a non luminous object revolving a star in space.
Is a lamp luminous or non luminous?
Planets( Mercury, Venus, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) and also Moons are Non-Luminous objects they don't emit light. The reason we see them because they reflect light from the Sun.
Why and how are various celestial objects luminous and non luminous?
Luminous objects are those which can produce or give out light of their own, while non-luminous objects cannot produce or give out their own light. Some examples of luminous objects would be the sun, stars, fireflies, glowworms and some deep sea fish Some examples of non-luminous objects would be the planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars,Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and also Moons.
Is the earth luminous or non-luminous?
The earth is Non-luminous.
Is table luminous or non luminous?
It's non-luminous
Is Jupiter one of the inner or outer?
Jupiter is first outer gas giant planets from the Sun. Jupiter is an outer planet, or "Jovian" planet, or non-terrestrial planets.
Is television luminous or non luminous?
A TV, when it's on and showing an image is luminous. When it's off, it's non luminous.
Is a moon non-luminous object and not a planet?
Correct. A planet is defined as orbiting a sun. The moon orbits the Earth - so it's a satellite. It doesn't shine under its own 'power' but reflects the light of the sun shining on its surface.It is a non-luminous object
Definition of luminous and non-luminous sources of light?
what is luminous, non luminous and illuminous source of light.
Is a volcano erupting luminous or non luminous?
It is luminous
Is sooty flame a luminous or non luminous?
luminous
What is the difference between a planet and a star with regard to the light in space?
A star generates energy, including light, which it emits into space, i.e. it is luminous. A planet can only be seen because it reflects the Sun's light, i.e. it is non-luminous.
