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The belt of constellations through which all the planets move is called zodiac. The true shape of the planetary orbits was discovered by Kepler.

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What is the belt off constellations through which all the planets move is called?

The belt of constellations through which all the planets move is called the zodiac. It is a band of sky along the ecliptic, divided into 12 astrological signs representing different periods of the year. Each planet moves through these signs as it orbits the Sun.


Why are some of the planets in your solar system called the inner planets?

Because they are in the asteroid belt. The planets that are outside of the asteroid belt are called the outer planets.


What did the Greek for circle of animals give its name to?

The Greek word "zodiac" was derived from "circle of animals." It refers to the belt of constellations in the sky through which the Sun, Moon, and planets appear to move.


What are the characteristics of outer and inner planets?

The inner planets are the first 4 planets from the sun, they are made of rock. After the in er planets is an asteroid belt. Behind the belt are the 4 outter planets. They are made of gas and are called "gas giants". These are called outter planets.


Which planets are often called terrestrial plants?

Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are often called terrestrial planets.


What are the five planets on the outerside of the asteroid belt called?

There are only four major planets with orbits beyond the asteroid belt, they are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.


Did Jupiter pass through Orions belt in 1961?

No, Jupiter did not pass through Orion's Belt in 1961. Jupiter's movement in the sky is independent of the position of Orion's Belt, as they are both parts of different constellations and have different orbits in the night sky.


What are the four planets closest to the suns called?

The four planets closest to the sun are called the inner planets. They are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. The asteroid belt lies between the inner and outer planets.


Which plantes are often called terrestrial plantes?

planets that are inside the asteroid belt


What can be though of as the dividing line between the inner planets and the outer planets?

Mostly their composition. Inner planets are made of heavy solid materials. Outer planets are made of lighter elements, primarily gases. Also, there is the Asteroid Belt, which is between the inner and outer planets.


What is the difference between planets inside the Asteroid belt and planets outside?

The planets inside the steroid belt will get hit and the other planets will not.


What in your solar system separates terrestrial planets from gas planets?

What separates them is between Mars and Jupiter. It's called the asteroid belt.