0
What else can I help you with?
What is the Greek meaning of wandering star?
The Greek term for "wandering star" is planētēs asteres, which referred to the celestial bodies that appeared to move across the sky relative to the fixed stars. This concept eventually gave rise to the term "planet" in English to refer to these celestial bodies.
Was the moon ever considered a planet?
Yes, in ancient times the moon was considered a planet, along with the five planets visible to the naked eye (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn). The term "planet" originally referred to any wandering celestial body in the night sky, which included the moon.
Why is Mercury called a Wandering Star?
Mercury is called a "wandering star" because, being one of the five visible planets to the naked eye, it appears to move across the sky in a wandering path, unlike the fixed stars that maintain their positions relative to each other. This wandering motion was observed by ancient astronomers and led to the classification of Mercury as a "wandering star".
What is a large space object which revolves around a star called?
A large space object which revolves around a star is called a planet. The word planet comes from the Greek word, "aster planets" which means "wandering star".
Wandering stars are really what?
Wandering stars refer to planets like Venus and Mars that appear to move against the background of fixed stars in the night sky due to their orbit around the Sun. In ancient times, these wandering stars were thought to have their own unique motion separate from the rest of the celestial bodies.
What planet comes from the greekmeaning wandering stars?
The planet that comes from the Greek term meaning "wandering star" is "planetes," which translates to "wanderer." In ancient times, planets were seen as "wandering" stars because of their movement across the night sky in relation to the background of fixed stars.
Planet known as the 'wandering star'?
jupiter
Is wandering stars another name for mercury the planet?
no
What did people think was wondering through the stars?
Planet means wandering star.
What is the cow noise on Movie Star Planet?
I have no clue and I am wandering the same thing
What does the name Yusei mean?
Yuusei (遊星 in kanji) can mean wandering star or planet.
Does anyone know Alexandra carkjj?
She is a being from our planet zoratong please have mercy on the wandering wombats>
What the earth would like with no sun?
Cold. Lifeless. A wandering planet. Who knows what would happen to such an 'orphan'.
Are planets called wanderers?
In a sense. The work planet comes from a Greek word meaning "wandering star."
What is an interesting fact on the word planet?
The word planet derives from the ancient Greek word astēr planētēs, which means "wandering star".
Is planet a noun?
The word 'planet' a noun, because you can place (in)definite article in front of it. e,g, 'A planet' , or , 'the planet'. It is NOT a verb, because in placing 'to planet' is non-sensicle. The word 'planet' comes Classical Greece, and means 'wandering star'.
Jupiter is good for?
The planet Jupiter helps to shield earth a little from being struck by wandering objects in space like comets.
