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Planets are tremendously closer than the stars are. Even the closest star (other than the sun, which is also a star) is tens of thousands of times farther away than the most distant planet in our solar system.

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Are there stars between the earth and mars?

Yes, there are stars between Earth and Mars, as both planets are part of our solar system, which is located in the Milky Way galaxy. The distance between Earth and Mars varies, but in the vast expanse of space, there are countless stars in the background that exist between the two planets. However, these stars are not physically located in the same space as the planets; they are far beyond the solar system.


Are Earth and Mars Stars or Planets?

Earth and Mars are planets, not stars. Stars are massive celestial bodies that generate light and heat through nuclear reactions in their cores, while planets are smaller bodies that orbit stars. Earth and Mars are both planets in our solar system that orbit the Sun.


How does the distance between planet earth and the sun compare with the distances between the planet earth and other stars?

The Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star.


Are the planets big?

of course they are and to put it this way earth is on of the smallest


Planets always shine brighter than stars?

Planets do not always shine brighter than stars; their brightness varies depending on their position relative to Earth and the Sun. Planets reflect sunlight, making them appear bright, but their visibility can fluctuate based on factors like distance and alignment. Some stars can outshine planets significantly, especially in cases of particularly bright stars or during certain astronomical events. Overall, while planets can be bright, they are not inherently brighter than all stars at all times.

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How does the distance of planets compare to the distance of stars?

Stars are all over Hollywood, planets are above us in the sky.


Compare the distance between two stars and the distance between two planets?

The distance between two stars is typically much greater than the distance between two planets. Stars are usually light-years apart, while planets in the same star system are typically within a few astronomical units of each other.


When should you use light years?

Light years are used to measure distance from Earth to distant stars and planets.


Are there stars between the earth and mars?

Yes, there are stars between Earth and Mars, as both planets are part of our solar system, which is located in the Milky Way galaxy. The distance between Earth and Mars varies, but in the vast expanse of space, there are countless stars in the background that exist between the two planets. However, these stars are not physically located in the same space as the planets; they are far beyond the solar system.


Are Earth and Mars Stars or Planets?

Earth and Mars are planets, not stars. Stars are massive celestial bodies that generate light and heat through nuclear reactions in their cores, while planets are smaller bodies that orbit stars. Earth and Mars are both planets in our solar system that orbit the Sun.


How does the distance between the planet earth and the sun compare with the distance between the planet earth and other stars?

The Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star.


How does distance between earth and sun compare to distance between earth and nearby stars and galaxies?

We measure distances between celestial objects (such as suns, planets, and galaxies) by a unit of measurement called "AU" which stands for, Astronomical Unit. One AU is the equivalent to 93 million miles, which is roughly the distance from earth to the sun. Let's compare that to the next closest star to us, Alpha Centauri, which is 4.4 light years away, or about 271,930 AUs! Distances are Immense.


Are there any planets that are less then a light year away from Earth?

All of the planets in our Solar System are less than a light year away, but no other planets around other stars are within that distance.


How does the distance between planets compare to the distance of stars?

The distance between stars is a couple of order of magnitudes higher than the distance between planets.To put this into perspective, the distance between earth and the sun is 8 light-minutes and the distance between other planets doesn't go further than a few light-hours. On the other hand, the distance between our sun and the nearest star (alpha centauri) is 4.4 light-years. This means that this distance is about 38544 larger than the distance between planets.Beyond that, the distance between stars can be extremely high: a star on the other side of our galaxy will be about 100000 light-years away from us. The distance will keep rising as we move on to different galaxies, then different galaxy clusters, the super clusters and then, finally, the width of the universe.


What is visible at night from the earth?

the stars and some of our planets


What does astronemers do?

an astronemer studys the earth, planets and stars


How does the distance between planet earth and the sun compare with the distances between the planet earth and other stars?

The Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star.