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A rocky object smaller than a planet that orbits around a star is typically referred to as an asteroid. Asteroids are composed primarily of rock and metal and can vary significantly in size. They are commonly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter but can also be located throughout the solar system. Some asteroids have even been identified as potential targets for future exploration due to their unique compositions and proximity to Earth.
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How is a moon different from a planet or a dwarf planet?
What makes a moon a moon is the fact that it is smaller than the object it is orbiting, and is orbiting the object (the planet) constantly.The definition of a moon is "a natural satellite revolving around a planet". Since a satellite is an object that orbits a bigger object, usually a planet, and is not a planet due to its small size, it is considered a moon and not another planet.
What Object spherical in shape orbits the sun and does not clear its own orbit of smaller debris?
A dwarf planet is spherical in shape and orbits the sun without clearing its orbit of smaller debris. Examples of dwarf planets are Pluto and Eris.
Does mars have an another planet orbiting it?
No. For one thing, a planet-like object that orbits a planet is a moon, not a planet. Mars does have two moons but they are captured asteroids, and would not be considered planets if the had their own orbits around the sun.
What an object that orbits a sun but does not make its own light?
Pluto (if you still consider it as a planet),
What object does Eris revolve around?
Eris does not revolve around any specific object. It is a dwarf planet in our solar system that orbits the Sun just like other planets.
Does smaller planet orbit bigger planet or does bigger planet orbit smaller planet?
Planets orbit stars, not other planets. A planet-like object that orbits a planet is a moon.
How is a moon different from a planet or a dwarf planet?
What makes a moon a moon is the fact that it is smaller than the object it is orbiting, and is orbiting the object (the planet) constantly.The definition of a moon is "a natural satellite revolving around a planet". Since a satellite is an object that orbits a bigger object, usually a planet, and is not a planet due to its small size, it is considered a moon and not another planet.
A natural object that orbits a planet?
moon Actually, anything that orbits a planet is called a satellite. Natural examples are moons, but man-made ones are things like the telescopes sent up from earth.
Can a moon be bigger than the planet it orbits?
No. The moon is always the smaller body in such a system. The smaller object will always be the one doing the orbiting.
What does it mean when your teacher asks what is a satellite on a planet?
any large object that orbits around the planet or AKA moon
What Object spherical in shape orbits the sun and does not clear its own orbit of smaller debris?
A dwarf planet is spherical in shape and orbits the sun without clearing its orbit of smaller debris. Examples of dwarf planets are Pluto and Eris.
Is a planet a moon?
No. A moon orbits around a planet. A planet orbits around the sun.
What is the difference between a planetary object and a moon?
A planetary object is a body that orbits a star (like a planet or a dwarf planet), whereas a moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planetary object. Moons are smaller bodies that orbit planets or dwarf planets.
What is an object orbits another object?
A SATELLITE is an object that orbits another object. Natural satellite: the moon Synthetic /artificial satellite: the Hubble space telescope
Does mars have an another planet orbiting it?
No. For one thing, a planet-like object that orbits a planet is a moon, not a planet. Mars does have two moons but they are captured asteroids, and would not be considered planets if the had their own orbits around the sun.
What is a small object that orbits the sun?
a planet
A large object that orbits a star is a?
Planet.
