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1) The earths orbit 2) the stars also have an orbit
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Why do the positions of the planets change in relation to the background of stars?
They change position against the background of the distant stars because they are much closer to us, and they are orbiting around the sun, as are we.
Why the arrangement of the constellations doesn't change throughout the seasons?
The stars in the sky don't change, just our position under them.
When esimating the distance of the stars from earth astronomers use the fact that nearby stars shift in position as observed from earth which is called?
Nearby stars appear to change their position against the distant background in an annual cycle, because of the Earth's changing position 'across' its orbit. This apparent shift is called the star's "parallax".
The shape of a constellation appears not to change because?
For one thing, the stars are moving very slightly. And while the stars change position in the sky, they all move together, or dont move because techincally the earth is just rotating.
How many degrees does the Moon's position change from one day to the next?
As the Moon and Earth orbit each other, the moon changes position relative to the stars by about 13 degrees per day.
Why does Jupiter change position to the stars?
All the planets (Greek for "wanderer") change position with respect to the stars. The reason is that they orbit the sun, as does the earth.
How does the position of stars change one's fate?
They don't.
What can cause the stars to change their position?
The Earth spinning around.
Why does the position of stars seem to change as seasons change?
The earth is rotating around the sun. Therefore the position of other stars (although millions of light years away) are in different orientation to that of the earth.
Why do the positions of the planets change in relation to the background of stars?
They change position against the background of the distant stars because they are much closer to us, and they are orbiting around the sun, as are we.
Why the arrangement of the constellations doesn't change throughout the seasons?
The stars in the sky don't change, just our position under them.
Why does the moon stars and planets change position during a night?
Because the Earth is rotating :D
When esimating the distance of the stars from earth astronomers use the fact that nearby stars shift in position as observed from earth which is called?
Nearby stars appear to change their position against the distant background in an annual cycle, because of the Earth's changing position 'across' its orbit. This apparent shift is called the star's "parallax".
Are the stars visible 7 pm still visible at 11 pm in their original position why do you see so?
Yes, relative to more distant stars, their position will not have changed. See should be changed to stay in the question.
What is the duration of Position Among the Stars?
The duration of Position Among the Stars is 1.82 hours.
When was Position Among the Stars created?
Position Among the Stars was created on 2010-11-17.
Are the stars still visible in their original position?
yes, the stars are still visible in the original position
