How did scientists make and accept that Pluto was no longer a planet?
They realized that Pluto was in fact a member of another belt of objects orbiting the sun, similar to the asteroid belt. The same thing happened with four of the asteroids in the asteroid belt. Once scientists realized that they were just four of hundreds of thousands of objects sharing the same orbit, they no longer considered them planets. Pluto is a member of a similar belt of objects known as the Kuiper Belt.
Is the sun Terrestrial or a gas planet?
The sun is classified as a star, not a planet. It is a massive ball of hot gas primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.
What planet is considered the dwarf planet?
Dwarf planets are objects in our solar system that are big enough to pull themselves into a rounded shape yet orbit the Sun in a "messy" neighbourhood (like the asteroid belt, or the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune.) So far, the International Astronomical Union lists five dwarf planets: Ceres in the asteroid belt, and Pluto, Haumea, Makemake and Eris in the Kuiper Belt. However, it is highly likely that a LOT more objects out there in the Kuiper Belt are round and therefore dwarf planets - we just haven't been able to observe them closely enough to prove it. It's likely that by the time we have better pictures of everything we've discovered so far we'll have found dozens, perhaps even hundreds of dwarf planets out there. Some examples of things that are almost certainly dwarf planets but that the IAU doesn't list yet as their shape isn't proven are Ixion, Orcus, Varuna, Quaoar and Sedna. So bear in mind that any list of dwarf planets is bound to grow quickly and will be out of date soon!
If you believe dwarf planets are planets, you can remember the five dwarf planets in order from the sun with the mnemonic: "Can Planets Have Massive Eccentricity?"
If you don't believe dwarf planets are planets and that only the eight big ones count, you can use this one: "Counting Planets Here Means Eight!"
And if you want to remember the five dwarf planets alongside the eight other planets, use "My Very Easy Method Can't Just Speed Up Naming Planets, However Many Exist!"
Before planets were planets what were they?
they were lumps of rock floating in space. then they were pull into a gravitational pull and then they evolved. and produced life forms which then evolved into humans , we are only hear through scientific development NOT because of GOD! :)
A meteriod with a diameter of 1cm strikes the Moon What will the crater diameter be?
That would depend on several factors; the velocity of the meteoroid, the mass, density and composition of the meteoroid, and the nature of the surface where it strikes.
Is Jupiter a gas planet or terrestrial planet?
Jupiter is a gas planet, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. It does not have a solid surface like terrestrial planets such as Earth.
Who decides if a planet is a planet?
The IAU decides on what is a planet under new guidelines
The International Astronomical Union decided that upon further discovery of smaller body's of planet like material in our solar system but far from the sun or Neptune's orbit of the sun that all new planets found would probably be small and are to be named as dwarf planets.
This was prompted recently by the discovery of the then named Xena now Eris our 5th dwarf planet
Eris is larger and rounder in shape than Pluto which prompted the Question When is a Planet not a planet? in 2006 they issued new guidelines where Pluto lost it's planetary status and was demoted to a dwarf planet.
If nibiru has an orbit of 3600 years how far out is its orbit?
Nibiru's alleged orbit of 3,600 years is a claim without scientific evidence. However, if we assume it does exist, its distance from the Sun would depend on the specifics of its orbit shape and size, which are unknown. Without accurate data, it is impossible to determine the exact distance of Nibiru's orbit from the Sun.
Does pluto have more moons than any other planet?
No, the latest estimates are 5 moons for Pluto and over 60 each for Jupiter and Saturn.
What will the earth be like in 5000000 years?
It is difficult to predict with certainty, but based on geological processes, the earth may have undergone significant changes in its landmasses, climate, and biodiversity. Continents may have shifted due to plate tectonics, sea levels might be different, and new species may have evolved while others become extinct.
How many earths can fit inside jupitter?
Approximately 1,321 Earths could fit inside Jupiter, given its massive size and volume.
How close does Pluto get to the sun in Perihelion?
The distance between the Earth and the Sun at perihelion is 147,098,074 km
0.9832898912 AU or 91.4 milion miles).
Perihelion is the point of least distance of the elliptical orbit of the Earth from the Sun.
What are the names of two other dwarf planets besides Pluto and where are they located?
Two other dwarf planets besides Pluto are Eris, which is located in the Kuiper Belt, and Haumea, which is located beyond Neptune in the scattered disc region of the outer solar system.
What is the atmesphere on Pluto?
Pluto's atmosphere is very thin, composed mostly of nitrogen, with small amounts of methane and carbon monoxide. It is unable to support human life as the pressure is extremely low and temperatures are very cold.
Some scienctist have suggested that Pluto is not a planet what evidence supports such an idea?
One key piece of evidence is that Pluto does not clear its orbit of debris, a criterion used to define a planet. Additionally, Pluto is much smaller and less massive than the other planets in our solar system, more closely resembling other icy bodies in the Kuiper Belt. These factors led to its reclassification as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union in 2006.
Which planets have moons and which do not?
All planets in our solar system except Mercury and Venus have moons. This means that Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune all have moons orbiting around them. Mercury and Venus are the only two planets in our solar system that do not have any moons.
Did any planets get destroyed?
Jupiter can be destroyed but why would you want to?
In about 5 billion years time, when our Sun turns into a red giant, it will start to shed it's outer layers into the outer Solar System. These solar winds will start to strip the outer atmosphere of Jupiter away from it's core. Whether it will be enough to decimate Jupiter is unlikely, but Jupiter will, when out Sun dies, become nothing more than a dead planet.
Can a dwarf planet be a gas giant?
Under the current definition of a planet, yes it can! If a gas giant were to share its orbit with other objects of significant mass (other than moons, comets or asteroids), it would definitely qualify as a dwarf planet. In order to be a planet, it would have to "clear the neighborhood" until it was the dominate influence in its orbit.
How have illustrations of the solar sytem been misleading?
Illustrations generally fail to represent the sheer size and massive proportions of the solar system. The distances between objects are often imprecise and the distances are not always proportional, giving viewers of that particular illustration an incorrect idea of our distance from other planets.
What is the difference between a thin and thick atmosphere?
A thin atmosphere has low pressure and density, like on Mars, while a thick atmosphere has higher pressure and density, like on Earth. Thick atmospheres can trap heat and support life, while thin atmospheres make it harder for planets to retain heat and protect against harmful radiation.
What is Ananke's rotational period in earth days?
Ananke's rotational period is around 45.7 Earth days. It rotates on its axis at a slower rate compared to many other moons in our solar system.
What did a major planet not form out in the Kuiper belt?
Some may have, but they have since migrated to orbits nearer the Sun.
How old would you have to be to witness one complete revolution of the planet Pluto?
To witness one complete revolution of the planet Pluto, you would have to be at least 248 years old.
How much would you weigh on Pluto if you are 107 pounds on earth?
Well if u calabrate the calabrated conjunction that comes out o about 78.3333 and so on
Why was the term dwarf planet created?
The term "dwarf planet" was created to classify celestial bodies that are similar to planets but do not meet all the criteria to be considered full-fledged planets. It was implemented to describe objects like Pluto, which was reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union in 2006.