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Good question. It is unlikely, though, as there simply is not enough matter in Saturn to have enough gravitational pull to produce enough heat at the centre to induce thermonuclear reactions to form a star - even a small one. Even Jupiter, which is much more massive, is nowhere near massive enough. This idea has been talked about for years. Arthur C Clarke, probably the greatest Science Fiction writer (well, one of the greatest with Isaac Asimov) and visionary of the 20th century suggested that very thing in 2011 - the sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey. In the sequel, the alien monolith appears in Jupiter's Giant Red Spot and causes Jupiter to ignite into a star, thus becoming 'Lucifer' the source of energy which helps thaw Europa's oceans (one of Jupiter's moons) and create a spurt in the evolution of life there. Sadly, however, this is all fiction. Even where planets much larger than Jupiter have been discovered in orbit round other stars, these too have been simply too small to become suns in their own right. So to call Saturn a 'failed' star implies that it could have possiblybecome a star but somehow failed to achiieve this. In the same way, I have 'failed' to become a mother. But as I am male, then I could not possibly have 'failed' in this task (I am a father though - twice over!). So, as Saturn could never be a star to begin with, in that sense, it could not have failed.
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Why do people call jupiter a near star?
People often refer to Jupiter as a "near star" because it is one of the brightest objects in the night sky and can be easily seen without a telescope. However, Jupiter is actually a gas giant planet in our solar system, not a star, as stars undergo nuclear fusion to generate energy, while planets like Jupiter do not.
Is Jupiter a star?
No, Jupiter is not a star. It is a planet in our solar system, primarily composed of gas and located beyond the asteroid belt. Stars are celestial objects that emit their own light through nuclear fusion in their cores.
What is a failed star?
A "failed star" is a loose term, to describe a ball of hydrogen and helium, that didn't have enough mass to initiate nuclear fusion and become a "real" star. These "stars" are known as brown dwarfs. [See related question]. Some people believe Jupiter is a failed star, but this is not the case.
What are the two largest stars next to the moon?
The two brightest stars near the Moon are usually the planets Venus and Jupiter. Venus is often referred to as the "evening star" when it is visible after sunset, and Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
How many star does Jupiter have surronding it?
Jupiter has 63 moons and it is the biggest planet not including the sun
Which planet is often referred to as a "failed star"?
Jupiter is often referred to as a "failed star" because it is made mostly of gas and lacks the mass needed to sustain nuclear fusion like a star.
Is Jupiter becoming a star?
No, and it never will. It is a failed star.
What planet known as failed star''planet?
Jupiter
Is Jupiter a failed sun?
No, Jupiter is not a failed sun. It is a gas giant planet that did not have enough mass to ignite and sustain nuclear fusion like a star.
Is Jupiter a failed star?
No. A true "failed star" is considered a brown dwarf. Though they commonly have a very similar diameter of Jupiter, they are massive enough to fuse deuterium ('heavy hydrogen'), and this distinguishes them from the heavy, dense planets like Jupiter.
Is Jupiter a failed star?
No, Jupiter is not a failed star. It is a gas giant planet made mostly of hydrogen and helium, while stars are made mostly of hydrogen and undergo nuclear fusion to produce energy. Jupiter does not have enough mass to sustain nuclear fusion and become a star.
What planet is considered a failed star?
Jupiter is considered a failed star because it is made mostly of gas and lacks the mass needed to sustain nuclear fusion like a true star.
Why do people call jupiter a near star?
People often refer to Jupiter as a "near star" because it is one of the brightest objects in the night sky and can be easily seen without a telescope. However, Jupiter is actually a gas giant planet in our solar system, not a star, as stars undergo nuclear fusion to generate energy, while planets like Jupiter do not.
How many stars are in your solar solar system?
It is actually 2. Jupiter and the Sun. Some say that Jupiter is a planet but it is a brown dwarf or a failed star.
Which Aussie star was sometimes referred to as the singing budgie?
Kylie Minogue
What caused the failed star Jupiter to not ignite and become a fully-fledged star?
Jupiter did not become a star because it lacks the mass needed to sustain nuclear fusion in its core. Stars need a certain amount of mass to generate enough pressure and heat for nuclear fusion to occur, and Jupiter's mass is not sufficient for this process to take place.
Is Jupiter a star?
No, Jupiter is not a star. It is a planet in our solar system, primarily composed of gas and located beyond the asteroid belt. Stars are celestial objects that emit their own light through nuclear fusion in their cores.
