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Why has the number of known satellites for the inner planets remained almost constant while the number of known satellites for outer planets has increased during the past 400 years?
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∙ 16y ago
Two reasons basically. One, the inner planets are a lot closer and therefore accessible by even modest telescopes. We know that Mercury and Venus have no moons and Mars has two small ones. Beyond that optical telescopes on earth have a little trouble seeing something as small as a moon from that distance. Which brings us to reason two - spaceships.
The spacecraft we've sent to the systems of Jupiter and Saturn have discovered literally dozens of previously unknown moons. They were simply too small and too close to their primaries to show up on earth-bound telescopes. We've also gotten our first good looks at Saturn's rings and probably posed more questions than we answered.
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Does the sun have any natural satellites?
Yes, all of the planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets are natural satellites of the sun.
Do Inner planets rings and satellites more rings and satellites than outer planets?
I do not understand the question - the inner planets have no rings, and only Earth and Mars have moons.
What do you call satellites that orbit various planets?
the satellites probaly mean moons
Why are moons called satellites?
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.
Planets without satellites?
Mercury & Venus
Are moons satellites to planets?
yes moons are satellites to other planets
What are satellites of planets?
Natural satellites of planets are called moons, if they are large enough.
Are the planets are satellites of the sun?
Yes, the planets can be described as being satellites of the sun.
Are planets satellites of the sun?
Yes, the planets can be described as being satellites of the sun.
What planets in the Solar System have satellites?
All the planets have satellites, except Mercury and Venus.Jupiter
Can Gas planets have satellites?
Yes, any planet can have satellites. Gas planets actually have the most satellites due to their large masses.
What are moons to planets?
Moons are satellites of planets.
What is the source of gravitational pull on the planets?
The gravitational pull on all the planets are artificial satellites because the satellites orbit all the planets!
What makes planets and satellites?
after a star explodes, the star dust coalesces to form more stars, planets, and satellites
What are the name of satellites of your planets?
Please specify which planets you mean.
Does the sun have any natural satellites?
Yes, all of the planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets are natural satellites of the sun.
Do all planets and satellites lie the same gravitational layer?
Do all planets and satellites lie on the same gravitational layer?
