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What are the 4 differences between the comet's orbit and those of most of the planets?
A comets orbit is highly eccentric, spending most of its time far out on the edge of the solar system and occasionally coming in closer to the sun. Planets orbits are more regular, closer to a circular orbit.
A comets orbit also crosses the paths of planets, while each of the eight planets have their own orbit and don't cross paths.
A comet does not usually orbit the sun on the same plane as the planets. Each of the planets orbits the sun more or less on the same plane.
Due to the varying distance from the sun, the orbital speed of a comet varies greatly. Closer to the sun it travels quickly, far out on the edge of the solar system it will move much more slowly.
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Are comets moons?
No. Comets are not moons as they orbit the sun, not planets.
Do comets orbit mars and Jupiter?
No. Comets orbit the sun. Many asteroids orbit the sun in between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
Which objects in the solar system orbit directly around the sun and which don't?
The planets,asteroids,and comets. There is nothing that doesn't orbit the sun.
How is a comet's orbit different from the moon or planets?
Comets have highly eccentric orbits, meaning they can be much more elongated and elongated than those of planets or the moon. Comets often spend most of their time in the outer solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune and only pass through the inner solar system when they approach the Sun. This results in comets having much longer orbital periods compared to planets or the moon. Additionally, comets can have orbital inclinations that are significantly different from the plane of the solar system where most planets and the moon orbit.
What orbits around the sun and the objects?
Planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets all orbit around the sun in our solar system. Moons also orbit around planets and some dwarf planets in the solar system.
What are the differences between planets and comets?
Comets are small solar system bodies that orbit around the Sun. They are not planets because NASA said so.
What has a larger orbit comets or planets?
Comets.
Does planet mercury have comets?
comets crash into all planets!Planets don't have comets. Planets have moons. Comets orbit the sun
Are comets moons?
No. Comets are not moons as they orbit the sun, not planets.
All comets orbit the Sun in the same direction as the planets?
False. While most comets orbit the Sun in the same direction as the planets (counterclockwise when viewed from above Earth's North Pole), there are exceptions. Some comets have retrograde orbits, meaning they orbit in the opposite direction of the planets.
Which celestial bodies orbit the Sun?
the asteroid belt, the kuiper belt, and the oort cloud.
What does the sun's gravitational pull keep in orbit?
Planets, asteroids, meteors, comets, moons (which are also in orbit around their respective planets), dust particles, interplanetary gas.
What orbit the Sun like planets do?
Asteroids, Comets
Forces is responsible for keeping the planets in orbit around the Sun?
The solar system's planets, planetesimals, asteroids, and comets are held in orbit by the force of gravity, the mutual attraction between these objects and the Sun.
What are the key differences between planets and dwarf planets?
The key differences between planets and dwarf planets are their size, location, and ability to clear their orbit of other objects. Planets are larger celestial bodies that have cleared their orbit of debris, while dwarf planets are smaller and have not cleared their orbit. Additionally, planets are located in the inner solar system, while dwarf planets are often found in the outer solar system.
Do dwarf planets comets asteroids and meteoroids orbit the sun?
Yes.
Does Mercury's close proximity to the Sun create bright comets?
No. Mercury has nothing to do with comets. Comets are objects that orbit the sun independent of the planets.
