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The shape of the path of a planet or asteroid around the sun is an

elliptical

Which planet do most known extrasolar planets most resemble

Jupiter Neptune

The planet that most extrasolar planets resembles Jupiter.

Jupiter(apex)
Most of the confirmed Exoplanets are larger gaseous planets with large masses. These are easier to detect and confirm due to their size. They most resemble Jupiter, although many are thought to be much larger than our largest planet.

Which best explains why the sun maintains its size and shape

Pressure caused by high temperatures are balanced by gravity

It takes an extremely high temperature for nuclear to occur inside the sun

Not nuclear, it takes an extremely hight temperature for Fusion to occur with in the sun or any other star.

ADDED: Yes "nuclear". Fusion is one of the two type of nuclear reaction, the other being Fission.

What were the heavier elements in the universe formed by

They were formed in supernovae.

Why do astronomers find it difficult to locate extrasolar planets with telescopes-

Light from the stars they orbit makes it difficult to see them.

Select the star life cycle that is accurate.

star of one stellar mass, red giant, planetary nebula, white dwarf

Do All of the following are reasons why astronomers have difficulty looking at distant stars except

They don't understand how redshift affects stars.

What two things balance to maintain the shape of a star

Pressure and gravity

Match each event with its description

full moon

Which best describes the big bang theory

Matter was compressed into a single point and then exploded outward to form the universe - APEX

Which of the following is not a reason that astronomers have trouble viewing distant stars

Distant stars give off less light

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