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In astronomical terms, a satellite is any body that orbits another body. Planets are satellites of stars, and there are smaller "satellite galaxies" that border or orbit larger galaxies such as the Milky Way.
The word moons refers to satellites of planets, dwarf planets, or asteroids. They are often called "natural satellites" to differentiate them from "artificial satellites" which are manmade devices in orbit around planets or moons.
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Are all satellites moons?
No, not all satellites are moons. Satellites are objects that orbit a planet or other celestial body, while moons specifically refer to natural satellites that orbit planets. Artificial satellites, such as those used for communication or scientific purposes, are not considered moons.
What are bodies that orbit planets called?
Bodies that orbit planets are called satellites or moons. They are natural or artificial objects that revolve around a larger celestial body under its gravitational influence.
What are small bodies that orbit planets called?
Satellites Moons Asteroids depending on the nature of the question
What do you call satellites that orbit various planets?
Those are called planetary satellites or natural satellites. Each planet has its own set of natural satellites that orbit around it.
Why are the moons called satellites?
maybe because they help earth like a real satellite does
Are moons satellites?
Yes but they are called natural satellites
What are moons sometimes called?
Satellites
The object that orbits most plantes are called?
Moons orbit most planets. Moons are celestial bodies that revolve around a planet in a predictable path due to gravitational forces. They vary in size and composition and play a significant role in shaping the planets they orbit.
What are satellites of planets?
Natural satellites of planets are called moons, if they are large enough.
Natural or artificial bodies that orbit larger celestial bodies such as planets are called?
satellites
The moons of planets are called a asteroid b comet c meteoroid d satellites?
satellites
Are moons satellites to planets?
yes moons are satellites to other planets
Are all satellites moons?
No, not all satellites are moons. Satellites are objects that orbit a planet or other celestial body, while moons specifically refer to natural satellites that orbit planets. Artificial satellites, such as those used for communication or scientific purposes, are not considered moons.
Why are moons called naturual satellites?
It is a celestial body orbiting the earth.
What are bodies that orbit planets called?
Bodies that orbit planets are called satellites or moons. They are natural or artificial objects that revolve around a larger celestial body under its gravitational influence.
Are all the spacecrafts that go to moon called satellites?
No - satellites do not go to the moon. Satellites orbit planets/moons/objects with gravity in space.
What is anything that revolves around a planet called?
Objects such as moons or satellites that revolve around a planet are typically referred to as "natural satellites" or "moons." Artificial satellites placed in orbit around a planet are simply called "satellites."
