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The Sun is a star, which is why it glows and gives off light and heat. Stars convert Hydrogen into Helium and other elements in a process called nuclear fusion. The objects which orbit a star are called planets. Our star (the Sun) is orbited by 8 major planets which are, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
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What is the shape of a stable planet that orbits around a star like the sun?
Sun IS a STAr
What if the moon is not up is the star the brightest thing in the night sky?
The next brightest body in the sky, after the sun and the moon, is the planet Venus. The brightest star is the one called "Sirius", in the constellation "Canis Major".
Is Saturn the death star?
No. The Death Star is a base for the Empire with enough power to destroy a planet. If you watch Star wars: Episode 4 A NEW HOPE, it destroed the planet Alderon. (not real planet, star wars planet) Although, they do call Saturn the Death Star because that's were the Death Star is in Star Wars.
What is one indication that a planet may exist near a distant star?
If a distant star has a slight back and forth motion then it may be located near a planet. The gravitational force of the planet will cause the star to move.
What is the distance from the sun to the star vega?
The distance from the sun to the star Vega is roughly 25.3 light years.
Earth is to planet as sun is to?
...star. Earth is a planet, the Sun is a star.
Why is the sun a planet?
The sun is not a planet,it's a star.
Is the sun conciderd a planet no it is not?
The sun is not a planet, but a star.
What kind of planet is the sun?
The sun is a star, not a planet.
Is the sun a classified planet?
No. The sun is a star, not a planet.
How is the planet different from the sun?
the sun is a star not a planet
Is the sun a star planet or a nebula?
The sun is a star.
What the sun is planet or star?
the sun is a star not a planet. it is a giant ball of plasma and gases.
Is the sun a gas planet or a rock planet?
The sun is a star. It is made out of gas, and yes, it is a star. Not everybody knows that. The sun is a star not a planet and it is composed of gases (mainly Hydrogen and Helium)
Is Sun the largest planet?
Sun is not a planet actually. It is a star.
What is the sun's planet called?
The Sun itself is not a planet it is a Star.
Would you class the sun as planet?
No, a sun is not a planet but star.
