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Using spectroscopy we can determine much about a planet's atmosphere.

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Why do you think the planets look the way they look today?

They look like that because they are all at different distances and have different elements in their atmospheres. Mars looks red because we see the rocky red surface, while on the other planets (except Mercury) we only see the top of a very thick layer of clouds.


What are planets made up of?

Planets are made up of many different particles. Such as iron, rock, metal, lighter rock elements.


How do they know what planets are made of?

Light Spectrum Analysis. Different elements reflect different wavelengths of light. Simply put if you look at th different colors of light that is reflected from something you can determine the basic elements it is composed of.


If all the planets of the solar system formed at the same time then why are their compositions so different?

The heavier elements gathered at the centre of the gravity well of the solar system, near the sun; this includes elements like iron, silicon and nickel, and their various compounds with oxygen and carbon. However, much of the lighter elements - carbon, oxygen, nitrogen - are flung out to the extremes by displacement and by centrifugal force. Thus, the closer planets consist mainly of the heavier elements while the outer planets are mostly 'gases', because they were primarily the elements available and near enough to accrete at those points.


Why can you see the planets at night?

Mercury


How do you think Stonehenge could track down movements of stars and planets?

By, Looking at the rocks and its different patterns to see where the stars or planets are located and you can probably use its different patterns as a compass.


What are the symbols of the elements named after planets?

The symbols of the elements named after planets are: Lead (Pb) named after the planet Saturn Mercury (Hg) named after the planet Mercury Platinum (Pt) named after the dwarf planet Pluto Uranium (U) named after the planet Uranus Other elements also have symbols that may resemble planet symbols, but these are specifically named after planets.


What elelments are on Jovian planets?

Hydrogen and helium are the primary elements on those planets.


Why are planets seen in different locations at different times?

Because the planets are closer to us so when we look at the planets we can see them move so the closer an object is to you the easier it is to follow its motion. Hope you could use my answer


How are outer planets different from outer planets?

its not different at all they are just outer planets


How is Mars and earth alike?

Mars and Earth are very different planets when it comes to temperature, size, and atmosphere, but geologic processes on the two planets are surprisingly similar. On Mars, we see volcanoes, canyons, and impact basins much like the ones we see on Earth.


What are inner planets made of?

Heavy elements.