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Two major differences between planets and stars are their composition and energy production. Stars are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium and generate energy through nuclear fusion in their cores, which produces light and heat. In contrast, planets are made up of various materials, including rock, metal, and gas, and do not produce their own light; instead, they reflect the light of stars. Additionally, stars are typically much larger and more massive than planets.
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What are the planets in the constellation Canis Major?
Constellations consist of stars, not planets.
What are the differences between a galaxy and a solar system?
A solar system consists of one or two stars and one or more planets. A galaxy consists of numerous stars/solar systems.
How did the ancients distinguish between planets and stars in the night sky?
Ancients distinguished between planets and stars in the night sky by observing that planets move relative to the fixed background of stars, while stars maintain their positions.
What is the difference between planets and stars in the night sky?
Stars give off light whereas planets reflect light.
Do stars orbit planets or planets orbit stars?
Planets orbit stars.
How can a stars spectrum be different from another stars spectrum?
The differences in spectrum are mainly due to: * Differences in temperature between the stars * Differences in chemical composition * Differences in relative movement (redshift / blueshift, due to the Doppler effect)
How are the stars moon and planets the same?
They are all objects held together by gravity. The main DIFFERENCES are the corresponding masses, the fact that planets orbit stars, whereas moons orbit planets, and that stars (due to their greater mass) can convert a lot of energy due to nuclear fusion.
What is the major force in universe?
Gravity is considered to be the major force in the universe, governing the motion of planets, stars, and galaxies.
Compare the distance between two stars and the distance between two planets?
The distance between two stars is typically much greater than the distance between two planets. Stars are usually light-years apart, while planets in the same star system are typically within a few astronomical units of each other.
Do planets and moons have stars?
On the contrary! A star has planets, which circulate it. And planets have moons. Stars do not circle planets.
Are there stars between the earth and mars?
Yes, there are stars between Earth and Mars, as both planets are part of our solar system, which is located in the Milky Way galaxy. The distance between Earth and Mars varies, but in the vast expanse of space, there are countless stars in the background that exist between the two planets. However, these stars are not physically located in the same space as the planets; they are far beyond the solar system.
Is the stuff between the stars mostly nothingness?
yes, there are the nebulae, black holes, and planets, but mostly the space in between the stars is nothingness
