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The terms "inferior planet" and "superior planet" were originally used in the geocentric cosmology of Claudius Ptolemy to differentiate those planets (Mercury and Venus) having an epicycle that remained collinear with the Earth and Sun, compared to the planets (Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn) that did not.
In the 16th century, the terms were modified by Copernicus, who rejected Ptolemy's geocentric model, to distinguish a planet's orbit's size in relation to the Earth's.
- "Inferior planet" is used in reference to Mercury and Venus, which are closer to the Sun than the Earth is.
- "Superior planet" is used in reference to Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and all the known minor and dwarf planets, including Ceres and Pluto, which are farther from the Sun than the Earth is.
The terms are sometimes used more generally: for instance, the Earth is an inferior planet as seen from Mars.
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What planets are called inferior planets?
Mercury and Venus, because their orbits are closer to the Sun than Earth' orbit is.
What planets are considered high density planets?
Mercury, Earth, Venus, and Mars are considered high-density planets. They have rocky compositions and higher mass compared to the gas giants in our solar system.
Do inferior planets orbit the sun clockwise?
NO. They orbit counterclockwise (anticlockwise) when viewed from above the Earth's north pole, which is the usual convention. (Mercury and Venus are called the "inferior planets" because their orbits are between the Sun and the Earth.)
What are the two closest planets to Venus'?
Mercury and Earth are the two planets closest to Venus.
What planets are next to venus?
Mercury and Earth are the two planets that are next to Venus in our solar system. Mercury is the closest planet to Venus, followed by Earth.
What planets are called inferior planets?
Mercury and Venus, because their orbits are closer to the Sun than Earth' orbit is.
How many inferior planets are there?
There are two. They are Mercury and Venus. (An inferior planet is simply one that is closer to the Sun than Earth is.)
Why are the mercury venus earth and mars are considered as first four planets?
These are the first four planets from the sun, Mercury is the closest, followed by Venus, Earth and Mars.
What planet are considered to be inner planets?
Mercury, venus, earth, and mars.
What planets are considered high density planets?
Mercury, Earth, Venus, and Mars are considered high-density planets. They have rocky compositions and higher mass compared to the gas giants in our solar system.
Position of inferior plant between earth and sun?
There are two inferior planets. One is venus-or sister planet-and the other in mercury. These two are inferior planets because their orbit is inside of the earths orbit. best time to see these planets is when they are their furthest from the sun. :)
What planets can never be seen at opposition?
Venus and Mercury because they are inferior planets.
Name the two plants with NO moon?
Sunflower and Strawberry plants have no moon in their astrological correspondences.
Why are Mercury and Venus different from the other planets in the Solar System?
They have no moons. They are also the two planets with the hottest surface temperatures (Venus slightly hotter). In their orbits, the two are the only planets "inferior" to Earth (closer to the Sun).
Do inferior planets orbit the sun clockwise?
NO. They orbit counterclockwise (anticlockwise) when viewed from above the Earth's north pole, which is the usual convention. (Mercury and Venus are called the "inferior planets" because their orbits are between the Sun and the Earth.)
Name the two planets that do not have moons?
Neither Mercury nor Venus are known to have any moons.
What are to planets that have no moons?
Mercury and Venus.Mercury and Venus.Mercury and Venus.Mercury and Venus.
