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1) Just like a star affects the motion of a planet so does the planet affect the motion of the star, but only in small degree. Astronomers look at stars and see if they have a periodic shift in their movement and conclude that a planet is causing it.

2) If the orbit of a planet is "edge on", then it will eclipse the star and cause a periodic reduction of its light by up to 2%.

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If there are other planets than the ones in our solar system where are they likely to?

near other stars or in empty space


Why do planets seem brighter than stars?

Some planets seem brighter - not all of them. Planets are quite near to us, as compared to the stars.


What planets has the most stars around it?

Because the stars are relatively so far away, all planets of this solar system have the same number of stars near them.


Which stars near the moon are planets?

Stars near the Moon are not planets. Planets in our solar system, such as Venus, Mars, and Jupiter, are sometimes visible near the Moon depending on their position in their orbits, but they are not stars. Stars are celestial objects that generate their own light through nuclear fusion, while planets do not emit light but instead reflect light from the Sun.


Does life forms exist on other planets?

Within our solar system at the present time, no. Regarding planets orbiting other stars outside our solar system, our present technology is nowhere near able to tell.


How many planets are near stars?

Virtually all of the known planets are near a star. Occasionally, a rougue free floating one will be sighted, but they are rare anomalies.


Is there sound close to stars and planets or near pulsars?

no, as there is no gas to make noise.


What are the galaxies in the whirlpool galaxy?

There is not much solid information known about planets in other galaxies. Most planets discovered so far are in our own galaxy. This is because it is easier to discover a relatively near-by planet than one that is much farther away. However, the planets found so far make it likely that in our own Milky Way, and therefore other galaxies as well, have at least as many planets as stars.


Are there any planets located near the star algol?

There are no known planets located near the star Algol, which is a binary star system consisting of two stars. The distance between the two stars is relatively close, making it difficult for planets to stably orbit either of the stars.


How many moons does the milky galaxy have?

We only know about the number of moons for our own solar system. Technology now lets us see very large planets around other nearby stars. We have found a few near Earth size. However currently we can not detect moons around planets in other solar systems.


Stars that are found in pairs are called?

Two stars orbiting each other are "binary stars" ...a group of stars near each other, may be formally or informally known as a "cluster".


What planets are near o'Ryan?

The planets constantly move through the constellations and other patterns of stars, always staying pretty close to the same track. Sadly, their track never comes anywhere very close to Orion.