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The planets orbit the Sun in elliptical shapes, which are elongated ovals rather than perfect circles. This elliptical orbit is described by Kepler's First Law of Planetary Motion, stating that the Sun is located at one of the two foci of the ellipse. As a result, the distance between a planet and the Sun varies throughout its orbit, influencing the speed at which the planet travels—faster when closer and slower when farther away. This dynamic is a fundamental aspect of how gravitational forces govern planetary motion.
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What planets orbit the sun in blank or ovals?
The planets that orbit the Sun in elliptical orbits are all of the eight major planets in our solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. These elliptical orbits vary in shape and size, with Mercury having the most eccentric orbit. The concept of elliptical orbits was first described by Johannes Kepler in the early 17th century, establishing that planets move in ovals rather than perfect circles.
What is the shape of the planets orbits discovered by keplar?
Kepler discovered that the planets orbit the Sun in elliptical shapes. This means that their orbits are not perfect circles, but instead are stretched out ovals with the Sun located at one of the foci of the ellipse.
Do moons and asteroids orbit the sun?
Asteroids orbit the sun. Moons orbit planets and planets orbit the sun. So you could say the moons orbit the sun. However, moons are kept in their orbits by the gravity of their planet and planets are kept in orbit by the gravity of the sun. So in that sense, moons do not orbit the sun.
Does the sun orbit Mars?
All planets orbit the Sun.
What is the difference between planets and exoplanets?
Extra solar (or Exo) planets are planets that do not orbit the Sun. Planets in our solar system orbit the Sun.
How many moons do the suns have?
The Sun has no moons. Moons orbit Planets > Planets orbit the Sun.
Does the sun orbit the planets or do the planets orbit the sun?
The planets orbit the Sun. The Sun is at the center of our solar system and does not move.
What shape are most planets orbits around the sun?
Ovals
Does the sun orbit the planets?
No. The planets orbit the Sun and the Sun orbits itself.
What is the shape of the planets orbits discovered by keplar?
Kepler discovered that the planets orbit the Sun in elliptical shapes. This means that their orbits are not perfect circles, but instead are stretched out ovals with the Sun located at one of the foci of the ellipse.
What do the planets and the sun orbit?
the sun does not move, the planets orbit around the sun idiot.
Do The planets maintain circular orbits around the Sun?
The orbit of the planets in our Solar system are not perfectly circular, but eliptical. Each planet also has its own unique orbit, no two planets share an identical orbit. Because of the elliptical (oval) orbit of planets some get close to each other or cross the path of another planet's orbit.
Can planets and stars orbit around the sun?
Planets orbit the sun. Stars do not.
How the moon orbit the sun?
None. This is a trick question. Moons orbit PLANETS. Planets orbit the Sun.
Do all planets orbit the moon?
No. The planets orbit the sun.
How fast do the planets orbit the earth?
The planets do not orbit the Earth, they orbit the sun.
Do moons and asteroids orbit the sun?
Asteroids orbit the sun. Moons orbit planets and planets orbit the sun. So you could say the moons orbit the sun. However, moons are kept in their orbits by the gravity of their planet and planets are kept in orbit by the gravity of the sun. So in that sense, moons do not orbit the sun.
