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All the planets move continuously among the fixed stars, so they were called the wandering stars.
The planets all move in or near a fixed plane. As they wander they all appear to stay close to the plane of the Earth's orbit, which is the ecliptic.
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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".
Why planets called planets?
The term planet came from greek astronomers. They called wandering stars asteres planetai. They called the fixed stars asteres aplanis. See the related link for more information.
Why is Mercury called a Wandering Star?
Mercury is called a wandering star because it is a non-fixed object that is visible in the sky. Other wandering starts include the sun, moon, Saturn, Mars, Venus and Jupiter.
Why can't planets make a constellation?
The reason is because planets move too fast in relative comparison to other stars to be set in one constellation. After all, planet is Greek for "wandering star", meaning that it literally wanders amongst the constellations
What is the Greek meaning of wandering star?
planets
What planet comes from the greekmeaning wandering stars?
The word planet means wandering star.
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
Does anyone know Alexandra carkjj?
She is a being from our planet zoratong please have mercy on the wandering wombats>
What does the name Yusei mean?
Yuusei (遊星 in kanji) can mean wandering star or planet.
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'.
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".
What is the scientific names for planet?
Planet is a Greek word tht means "wandering star" but everyone ( including scientist ) still call it planets
