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Planets are NOT elliptical in shape, they are basically spheres. However their spherical shape is distorted by the centrifugal forces resulting form their spin. This makes their equators fatter and their shape becomes that of an "Oblate Spheroid".
All of the planets are spherical; none are appreciably oblate. In fact, being spherical is one of the elements of the 2006 IAU definition of "planet".
Probably the biggest deviation from spherical is the mountain Olympus Mons on Mars; it is the highest mountain that we know of in the solar system. However, our exploration of Venus and Mercury are still in the very early stages; there are many surprises yet to be found there.
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What is the orbit of a planet called?
The motion of the planets are elliptical motions
Which planet has the smallest orbit and the largest orbit?
The plane with the smallest orbit is Mercury, and the planet with the largest orbit is Neptune.
Which planet has an oblique elliptical orbit?
Pluto has the most oblique orbit. All the planets have elliptical orbits, however Mercury has the most elliptical orbit since Pluto is now considered a dwarf planet. This information is provided by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and available online [see related links].
What point in a planet's orbit is closest to the sun?
The perihelion is the closest point to the Sun in the orbit of a planet.It is different for each planet based on the elliptical variation, but will always occur at the same point in each orbit.
What is the curved path of a planet?
The curved path of a planet as it orbits around a star is called an elliptical orbit. This path is determined by the gravitational force between the planet and the star, causing the planet to follow a curved trajectory rather than a straight line.
What is the shape of a planet's orbit and what does it contribute?
The shape of a planet's orbit is elliptical.
What is shape of planet's orbit?
Elliptical
What is the shape or the planet orbit?
elliptical
What planet moved in an elliptical orbit?
All planets have elliptical orbits.
Which planet has a perfect elliptical orbit?
earth
What is the path of a planet around the sun due to?
the answer is: the elliptical orbit of the planet
The shape of the orbit of each planet is an?
Elliptical
Where is the dwarf planet churon lacated in the solar system?
There is no dwarf planet named Churon. Charon is a real object, though. it is not a dwarf planet, however: it is the largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto, which has an elliptical orbit that lies mostly beyond the orbit of Neptune.
What is the orbit of a planet called?
The motion of the planets are elliptical motions
Which planet has the smallest orbit and the largest orbit?
The plane with the smallest orbit is Mercury, and the planet with the largest orbit is Neptune.
What planet moves in an elliptical orbit around the sun?
All of them do.
What shape does an orbit take?
It varies from planet to planet. But most planets including our own, orbit the star in an elliptical motion.
