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Do all-stars have solar systems?

well most stars have solar systems, if they are large enough they would have a larger gravitational pull causing other planets to come in its "area" which would basically create a solar system.


What do the planets name represent?

The names of the planets in our solar system come from Greek and Roman mythology. For example, Mercury is named after the messenger god, Venus is named after the goddess of love and beauty, Mars is named after the god of war, and so on. These names were chosen based on characteristics or qualities associated with the gods they were named after.


How many planets can a solar system typically have?

Well, isn't that just a lovely question! Generally speaking, most solar systems have between 8 to 10 planets orbiting around a star, like our own solar system with its eight magnificent planets dancing through the sky. However, some solar systems can have even more planets or maybe just a few, it's all part of the beautiful diversity found in the vast universe.


Do other galaxies have solar systems?

Yes, other galaxies have solar systems similar to our own Milky Way galaxy. These systems consist of stars like our Sun, planets, and other celestial bodies. Studying these systems helps scientists understand the diversity of planetary systems in the universe.


Witch planets have rings?

Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune are the four planets in our solar system known to have rings. Saturn's rings are the most prominent and well-known, but the other planets have less visible ring systems.

Related Questions

What are the solar system's planets named for?

Most of our planets are named from greek gods except earth, Saturn and uranus.


Which solar systems have solid and rocky surfaces?

Although itis not known totally, but most if not all solar systems will contain rocky planets and planetesimals.


What are your solar systems four outer most planets?

Jupiter Saturn uranis and neptune


What does greekmytholgy have to do with space?

most of the greek gods and goddesses are named after planets in the solar system


What is the most important discovery in science from 1990 through 2000?

The discovery of planets in other solar systems.


Are there moons orbiting planets in other solar systems?

Most likely there are. But just detecting the presence of the 'extra-solar' planets is so delicate and difficult, we don't have the ability yet to detect the presence of their satellites.


How many solar systems have exoplanets?

It is too premature to give percentages. Several hundred planets have already been found around other solar systems; but so far, mostly giant planets have been found, most of them larger than Jupiter.It is too premature to give percentages. Several hundred planets have already been found around other solar systems; but so far, mostly giant planets have been found, most of them larger than Jupiter.It is too premature to give percentages. Several hundred planets have already been found around other solar systems; but so far, mostly giant planets have been found, most of them larger than Jupiter.It is too premature to give percentages. Several hundred planets have already been found around other solar systems; but so far, mostly giant planets have been found, most of them larger than Jupiter.


How many solar systems there are?

Technically there is only one "solar" system as our cluster of planets revolve around our sun known as "Sol". However other stars support systems of orbiting planets, there are upwards of 400 that we have detected.


How many elements are named after solar planets?

Two are named for major planets: uranium (Uranus) and neptunium (Neptune).The element mercury is named for the Roman god of speed, as was the planet; but the element was not directly named for the planet.Two are named for minor planets: cerium (Ceres) and plutonium (Pluto).If the asteroid Pallas is promoted to minor planet status, then palladium will join that list.but the most common element named after a planet is uranium(uranus).


Do all-stars have solar systems?

well most stars have solar systems, if they are large enough they would have a larger gravitational pull causing other planets to come in its "area" which would basically create a solar system.


Which planets are rocky in your solar system?

most of inner planets


What is the relationship of planets and stars with solar system galaxies and the universe?

Most planets orbit stars forming stellar systems. Stars are not part of the solar system which is simply the stellar system for our star - otherwise known as the sun. Stellar systems together form galaxies and these form a part of the universe.