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The Solar System
Ever wondered if there is life on Mars? Or if Jupiter has five moons? Look no further; here is the category concerning all questions about our solar system and the known planets!
4,302 Questions
Which is bigger planet or galaxy?
The Universe is the largest body in the...well, the Universe. It never stops expanding.
The Universe is full of billions of galaxies, which range in shape and size. However, none are even close to being compared in size to the Universe.
What is the Smallest planet in the solar system.?
According to those who do not accept the IAU's judgement on such matters - and no one is required to - Pluto.
While Pluto was declared by the IAU to no longer be a planet, many disagreed. They had - and have - that right.
Which planet in the solar system has a huge storm system that is the size of the earth?
Jupiter... The storm can fit 2-3 earths inside.
these are the multiple choice options:
- a. Jovian planets can migrate inward from the orbits in which they are born.
- b. In some star systems, it is possible for jovian planets to form in the inner solar system and terrestrial planets to form in the outer solar system.
- c. Some of the "exceptions to the rules" in our own solar system are likely to have been the result of giant impacts.
- d. In addition to the categories of terrestrial and jovian, there must be an "in-between" category of planet that has the mass of a jovian planet but the composition of a terrestrial planet.
Which planet in the solar system has the moon Pandora orbiting it in the movie Avatar?
Pandora is a small moon of Saturn discovered by Voyager 1 in 1980. It is about 100 kilometres in diameter, without an atmosphere and nothing like the one depicted in the movie Avatar. That Pandora is a fictional lush, Earth-like moon of the fictional planet Polyphemus in the Alpha Centauri star system.
How do systems on earth interconnect and affect the quality of life?
If you refer to solar (or stellar) systems, stars are so far apart that changes in one system will usually NOT affect another system. I would say there are two main exceptions to this: (1) Sometimes stars do get quite close together - especially in global clusters, and in the center of galaxies - and randomly anywhere else. In this case, one star could strip another star of its planets, due to gravitational interactions. (2) If one star explodes as a supernova, it will probably be harmful for life (should there be any) many light-years around it.
How many hours and days does it take Earth to rotate around it's axis?
Believe it or not, days and years are based on those movements!
It takes the Earth 1 day to rotate around his own axis.
The Sidereal rotation period depends on the rotation of the Earth relative to the fixed distant stars (not the Sun) and is 0.99726968 days or 23 hours 56 minutes and 4.100 seconds.
It takes the Earth 1 year (365.25 days, ergo the leap year) to orbit around the sun.
Why is the earth part of the solar system?
When Earth was created, it was sucked into the Sun's gravitational field like the other 7 planets. That is why it revolves around the Sun.
How fast is the solar system moving around the milky way?
about 4 000 000 miles p/h I thiknk I am nopt good with my maths sooo...
Considering that Hinduism lacks a uniting belief system what makes up the Hindu?
Hinduism in its present form is rooted on 10 philosophical schools and 2 unorganized philosophies namely
1.Sankhya school-
"consciousness, in an evolving primordial Matter, trying to achieve a higher equilibrium(satva) defying inertia ( tamas) by using active forces ( rajas)"
2.Yoga school,
A school emphasizing meditation closely based on Samkya ( in later stages) It concerned principally with the cultivation of the mind using meditation (dhyana) to further one's acquaintance with reality and finally achieve liberation.
3.Nyaya school or logics
It believed that obtaining valid knowledge was the only way to obtain release from suffering
4.Vaisheshika school:
school of atomism says universe is build by minute particles which is being controlled by universal consciousness
5.Mimamsa school, Emphasised on the ritualistic vedic tradition
6.Vedanta school, Emphasised on the philosophical vedic teachings, notabily monoism and non duality, the goal of Vedanta is a state of self-realization or cosmic consciousness
7.Buddhist school: (Shramana school) Emphasis on karma, liberation from suffering, Noble Eightfold Path and middle way.
8.Jainist school: (Shramana school) Every living soul as potentially divine. When the soul sheds its karmic bonds completely, it attains divine consciousness. It prescribes a path of non-violence to progress the soul to this ultimate goal.
9.Cārvāka school: Not believed in those which cannot be perceived.
10.Ajivaka school : believes in fate, which dictates one's life.
11(Folk hindu).Nature worship- saktiyism mother earth goddess, city goddess,snake worship (nagaradhana), mountain gods, kaavu.
12. Ancestor soul worship- (karanavar aatma).believes that a family is protected by ansistors.
All these were both atheistic and theistic (in context of belief in god) at some point or other in history.
Among this the 5 and 6 recognized Vedic authority. First 3 recognized Vedic authority partially (or from some point of time in history.). 7, 8 and 9 don't recognized Vedic authority.
Fusion of above philosophies and beliefs of the other indigenous people like ancestor worships and nature worships resulted in the three main Indian religions in its present form (Hinduism Buddhism and Jainism)
Olden times philosophies of India were broadly classified as Brahmanas ( or Brahmanae by Greeks) (of Vedic tribes) and shramanas or ( Sarmanae by Greeks) (7, 8 &9). Later, by name Smartist (Vedic) and shramanas (non Vedic).
Major characters of Hindu belief:
1. Pre Vedic (folk) - based on local believes
2. Vedic - Based on vedic belief
3. Shramana -based on nonvedic believes.
4. Smartist -based on vedanta,upanishad
5. Puranic- based on stories of puranas, ramayana, mahabharata, bhagavat gita.
6. Karmic -based on karma, duty,yoga etc
7. Bhakti - Based on practice of worship.
Could there be life on other planets?
Yes there could be because anything is possible.
Sometimes, holy writ can answer questions of a scientific nature even outside the gambit of presently-known science. For instance, via holy writings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are able to learn the following: that via other holy Christian writings as well as those gathered into 'The Bible', certain things can be made known to us:
... that God has created "worlds without number" ... and "the inhabitants thereof are as numberless as the sands upon the seashore" [Moses 1:28] ... 'and the inhabitants thereof, are begotten sons and daughters unto God', ... "But only an account of this earth, and the inhabitants thereof, give I unto you ... For behold there are many worlds ..." [Moses 1:35]
Which other planet in the solar system is most like earth?
The planet that most resembles Earth in many factors is Mars. However, no planet most resembles the Earth in all factors.
What word begins with the letter f in the solar system?
Friction, fission, fuel, fossil fuels are just a few science words that begin with the letter F.
Describe two ways earth is like the other planets in our solar system?
it is a planet and it has a similar shape like the rest of the planets.
Why do objects weigh less on the Moon than on Earth-?
It is because there is less gravitational force on the moon.
More appropriately: Earth is the only planet in the solar system that is known to have life (as we currently understand it and/or define it) on it.
Two basic qualities that are required for life (again, as we understand it and/or define it) would be water and a temperate climate. Earth, abundant with water, sits in the 'Goldilocks Zone' of the solar system - a place where the temperature is not too not, nor too cold.
Consider that if the 'seeds of life' were scattered through our solar system & the sun was either a bit cooler or a bit warmer, there is a chance that life as we know it could have begun on a different planet... and, in fact, may have at some point earlier in time.
We are still scratching the surface of the origins of life here on our own planet - only a small portion of our oceans have been explored & new species are found all the time. Since we have yet to truly explore another planet, we cannot say with certainty that life is exclusive to the third rock from the sun. Only time will tell.
Is earth the fastest revolving planet?
Yes, Earth does spin faster than Mercury.
For more details, visit this NASA site:
http:/www.nasa.gov/worldbook/mercury_worldbook.html
About how long does it take earth to make one revolution around the earth?
The earth does not rotate around the sun. The proper term is revolve and it takes a year because that is the definition on a year. It takes the Earth approximatley 365 days to make one trip around the sun.
Actually it takes 365 1/4 days a year to revolve around the sun. That is why we have leap years
The planet Jupiter is named for the Roman god Jupiter, who was the "chief" deity of that ancient culture.
Who were the members of each alliance system?
There are two alliance systems
1.The triple alliance which consisted of three countries Germany,Austria-hungary and Italy
2.The triple entente which also consisted of three countries Britian,France and Russia
What were ancient greek philosophers views on the solar system?
The ancient Greeks believed that every day, Apollo, the god of the sun, would ride a chariot a across the sky, pulling the sun behind him.
