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A star and a planet would both orbit around the centre of the galaxy.

They can both be visible at night.

They both are made of matter.

They both have a gravitational attraction.

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Planets orbit stars; stars do not orbit planets.

Stars are a result of sustained nuclear fusion; planets are formed from a stellar accretion disc.

Similarly, stars give of EM radiation (ie gamma rays, visible light, UV light); planets do not.

Planets could be capable of supporting life; stars are too hot to do this.

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