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Distinguish between stars and planets or What is the difference between a star and a planet


PRADEEP KUMAR 3rd Jan, 2022
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PRADEEP KUMAR 3rd Jan, 2022

Stars

Planets

The most well-known astronomical objects are stars, which are the most basic building pieces of galaxies. 

In comparison, the planet is a massive natural body that revolves around the Sun or a star and does not emit energy from nuclear fusion events. 

Thermonuclear fusion, which occurs at the centre of stars, produces their own light. 

Planets don't have their own light, thus they reflect the Sun's. 

Because of the great distance between the stars, their positions vary, and this can be seen after a long period. 

Planets have a tendency to shift positions as they orbit the Sun. 

Greater in size 

Smaller in size

They have dot like shape

They have round like structure

A star is a massive gaseous object with a very high temperature. 

There temperature is low

Because of air refraction, they glitter. 

They are not twinkling. 

Hydrogen, helium, and other light elements make up this substance. 

Solids, liquids, or gases, or a combination of these three. 

Stars travel in their own orbits, each with a substantial distance between them, and their motion can be observed after a long period. 

Planets follow a specific course around the Sun as they orbit the Sun. 

Orbit is the name given to this journey (Elliptical orbit). 

In the solar system, there is only one star, but there are trillions of stars in the galaxy. 

In the solar system, there are eight planets.

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