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What are the advantages and disadvantages of measuring the parallax of a star from Pluto?
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Advantage: A much larger orbit, thus, the parallax angle will be larger and easier to measure.
Disadvantage: A full orbit of Pluto takes 248 years.
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What was the the planet that is no longer a planet in your solar system?
Pluto, it is now a dwarf planet or planetoid.
What is the size of an astronomical parsec?
By definition, if the parallax is one arc-second (1/3600 of a degree), the distance is one parsec.By definition, if the parallax is one arc-second (1/3600 of a degree), the distance is one parsec.By definition, if the parallax is one arc-second (1/3600 of a degree), the distance is one parsec.By definition, if the parallax is one arc-second (1/3600 of a degree), the distance is one parsec.
The closest planet to pluto?
neptuneNeptune is the closest to Pluto. Uranus is the second closest planet to Pluto. Saturn is the third closest planet to Pluto. Jupiter is the forth closest planet to Pluto. Mars is the fifth closest planet to Pluto. Earth is the sixth closest planet to Pluto. Venus is the seventh closest planet to Pluto. Mercury is the most furthest away from Pluto. The Sun and the moon are not considered as planets. The planet Pluto is also not considered as a planet.
How did Pluto get its nickname?
the greek god of the underworld Pluto
What is true about Pluto -Pluto orbits is the third longest- Pluto is considered a terrestrial planet- Pluto does not rotate around its axis or Pluto has a tilted orbit?
Pluto has a tilted orbit (compared with the average plane of the orbits of the other planets). Also, Pluto would be considered a "terrestrial planet", but it is not now defined as a planet. It's just called a "dwarf planet" now.
How was Pluto's surface mapped?
By measuring the change in brightness as Charon eclipsed Pluto.
What astronomers use parallax to measure the distance to?
In kilometres, including the dwarf planet Pluto: Mercury: 57,910,000 Venus: 108,200,000 Earth: 149,600,000 Mars: 227,940,000 Jupiter: 778,330,000 Saturn: 1,426,980,000 Uranus: 2,870,990,000 Neptune: 4,497,070,000 Pluto: 5,913,520,000 In miles: Mercury: 35,985,274 Venus: 67,235,480 Earth: 92,961,440 Mars: 141,641,916 Jupiter: 483,654,262 Saturn: 886,725,372 Uranus: 1,784,033,186 Neptune: 2,794,479,298 Pluto: 3,674,661,328
What is the size of an astronomical parsec?
By definition, if the parallax is one arc-second (1/3600 of a degree), the distance is one parsec.By definition, if the parallax is one arc-second (1/3600 of a degree), the distance is one parsec.By definition, if the parallax is one arc-second (1/3600 of a degree), the distance is one parsec.By definition, if the parallax is one arc-second (1/3600 of a degree), the distance is one parsec.
What was the the planet that is no longer a planet in your solar system?
Pluto, it is now a dwarf planet or planetoid.
What is the name of mickeys mouse dog?
Carl.......Just kidding its PLUTO
How do you say Pluto in Hebrew?
Pluto is Pluto in Hebrew פלוטו
What is the first smallest planet counting Pluto?
If you count Pluto, the answer is PLUTO.
What are Jupiter and Pluto?
Jupiter and Pluto are planets.
How long does it take for Pluto's moon to circle Pluto?
It takes Pluto's moon 6.39 days to circle Pluto.
What is the Latin translation for Pluto?
pluto means of or pertaining to pluto the roman god of death and of wealth
What is the Latin word for Pluto?
The Latin word for Pluto is Pluto. (disregard the answer from the other expert).
Is Pluto an orbit?
Answer: No, Pluto is not an orbit. Pluto is in an orbit: a 2:3 resonance orbit with Neptune.No, Pluto is a dwarf planet.
