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Because the solar system was formed from a lot of material like dust, rock and gas which over millions of years have come together by the effect of gravity to make up planets and moons - there are lots of moons because there are lots of rocks moving about in space!
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Why is the system of moons and planets called the solar system?
It is so named because all of it rotates AROUND THE SUN, the scientific name for it is Solar and a group of planets and moons is called a system. So the names came together Solar System The sun is also known as 'sol' (in Latin), hence solar system.
Something interesting about Saturn?
that it has so many ring we have no idea on how many there are. that it has Lot of moons. it is the second largest in the solar system.
Why do Jupiter Uranus Saturn have so many moons?
Because they are so large, they have a large amount of gravity. As the Solar System was forming, they collected lots of dust clouds and all. Then, moons formed.
This planet has more moons than any other planet in our solar system.?
Saturn has more moons than any other planet in our solar system.
Is Capella a solar system?
Capella is a star, so it is not itself a solar system. Our sun is not a solar system, but it is part of the solar system along with the planets, moons, comets, asteroids and other objects. If Capella has any of those things, then it is part of a solar system.
Why are Jupiter and its moons are sometimes thought of as forming their own solar system?
Because Jupiter has the most moons (62) and is the most massive planet in our solar system. So it can be a thought of like a central body or star, and its moons can be though of Planets that orbit this central body or Star.
How many moons do all the planets have least to greatest?
There are 184 moons in our Solar system, counting ones associated with dwarf planets. The largest moon, Ganymede, orbits Jupiter. Mars' two moons are so small that they are not even round.
Which major planets in your solar system have only one moon?
In this solar system, it is only the Earth. All others have different amounts or might not have a moon at all. Mercury & Venus, no moons Mars has 2 moons Jupiter has around 64 moons. Saturn has around 30 something moons. So the Earth is the only one with one moon
Why is Jupiter in the center of its univeres?
Just as the Sun is in the center of our solar system and all the planets revolve around it, so Jupiter is in the center of its own system of moons, and all the moons revolve around Jupiter.
Why isn't Jupiter a solar sytem?
Solar refers to a sun. Jupiter is not a sun. It is a planet, surrounded by moons.
Why is the solar system useful?
so we know where the planets, moons, asteroids meteorites, comets, and other objects are situated. This will give a direction and information about traveling in our solar system and the time it takes to travel there.
What planet has no moons?
Bothe mercury and Venus have no known moons. All of the other planets in ku solar system have at least one moon, the larger gas giant planets have many moons. It's partly due to the lack of debris in the inner part of the solar system and the fact that Venus and mercury are not very big, so can't easily capture or hold a moon.
