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What orbits stars?
Stars orbit the center of their galaxy due to gravity. In our solar system, planets orbit around the Sun in elliptical orbits. Additionally, binary star systems have stars that orbit around each other.
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.
Who describes the study of the planets in their orbits?
The study of the planets in their orbits falls under the field of astronomy. Astronomers use telescopes and other scientific instruments to observe and analyze the movements and characteristics of planets in our solar system and beyond.
What do we call an object which orbits a star?
An object that orbits a star is called a "planet." Planets can vary in size, composition, and atmosphere, and they are typically categorized as rocky or gas giant planets. Other celestial objects that may orbit stars include dwarf planets, moons, and asteroids.
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".
To calculate the mass of a star scientists study?
the orbits of binary stars
What orbits stars?
Stars orbit the center of their galaxy due to gravity. In our solar system, planets orbit around the Sun in elliptical orbits. Additionally, binary star systems have stars that orbit around each other.
What do the orbits of binary stars tell about stars?
Binary stars are very useful for determining the mass of the stars and thus any objects orbiting around them.
Can a binary star system have planets?
Yes, they can have planets but they will not be as common as a single star system. If any planets are formed, they will generally be far away from the stars. This is because of the gravitational influences of two stars. This instability prohibits the formation of planets. Obviously, it depends on the mass of the two stars and their distance from each other. A close pair will probably not have planets whereas a major star and a far minor binary pair will not experience the same influences and planet formation could occur without the same constraint's. Our nearest binary/triple star system - Alpha Centauri has yet to have any planets detected.
The mass of stars is measured using observations of?
their orbits in binary systems
Does Saturn have star that orbits it?
Planets cannot have stars orbiting them by definition.
What do planets revolve around?
Planets orbit stars. Our planet (earth) orbits a star we call the sun.
Is astonomy just about stars?
No. Astronomy has to do with stars, planets, comets, and everything else that has to do with space. The orbits of planets, constellations, and history of space exploration is also a part of astronomy.
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.
Who describes the study of the planets in their orbits?
The study of the planets in their orbits falls under the field of astronomy. Astronomers use telescopes and other scientific instruments to observe and analyze the movements and characteristics of planets in our solar system and beyond.
Why do planets change their position with respect to stars?
Because the Earth and all the planets move in orbits round the Sun, while the stars appear to be fixed if we disregard the Earth's daily rotation.
What are two ways that planets are different from stars?
1) Although planets can be composed primarily of rock or gas, only stars are objects made of gas that are massive enough to support a nuclear fusion reaction. 2) Although planets and stars can orbit stars (as in binary systems), stars never orbit planets.
