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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) that were between the stationary Earth and the orbiting Sun from those planets (Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn), which lay beyond the Sun's orbit.
The terms are now used with the heliocentric model.
"Inferior Planets" have orbits closer to the Sun than the Earth's orbit.
They are Mercury and Venus.
The "Superior Planets" have orbits outside the Earth's orbit.
They are Mars,Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
So, the meaning is slightly different from "Inner Planets" and "Outer Planets".
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoPlanets can be classified into two groups based on their distancefrom the Suncompared with the Earth's distancefrom the Sun. The groups are:
1) Inferior Planets (planets closer to the Sun than Earth): Mercury and Venus.
2) Superior Planets (planets further from the Sun than Earth): Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
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∙ 13y agoThe inferior planets are (as seen from Earth) Mercury and Venus, as they orbit the Sun inside of Earth's orbit. The superior planets are those which orbit the Sun outside of our own orbit: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. The minor bodies and dwarf planets in our solar system are also, in most part, superior bodies too.
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∙ 14y agoPlanets contained in the Earth's orbit - Mercury and Venus
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∙ 11y agoPlanets that orbit outside the Earth's orbital path. They are: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
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∙ 11y ago- They orbit further from the Sun than the Earth's orbit.
- Therefore they have longer periods of revolution around the Sun.
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How many types of planets are in space?
There are 7 main classification of Planets. They are classified into the following groups; * Inferior Planets * Superior Planets * Inner Planets * Outer Planets * Terrestial Planets, * Jovian Planets * Gas Giants
When a superior planet is in the middle of its retrograde motion what planetary configuration is it in?
Superior planets are in opposition when in the middle of their retrograde motion.
The outer planets are much closer together than the inner planets?
No. The reverse is true.
Is mercury an inferior or superior planet?
Yes. The inferior planets not only move faster, but also have a smaller path, to go once around the Sun. So, both of these factors contribute for the interior planets to take less time to go once around the Sun.
What are inner planet shapes?
The inner planets have a spherical shape. In fact all planets are more or less spherical.
Is it true that the courage of the Arab soldiers was enhanced by the fact that they had superior weapons to most of their enemies?
Its true
When do superior planets appear brightest?
i dont know answer it for me
How many types of planets are in space?
There are 7 main classification of Planets. They are classified into the following groups; * Inferior Planets * Superior Planets * Inner Planets * Outer Planets * Terrestial Planets, * Jovian Planets * Gas Giants
When a superior planet is in the middle of its retrograde motion what planetary configuration is it in?
Superior planets are in opposition when in the middle of their retrograde motion.
What is a interesting fact about lake superior?
There are 78 species of fish in Lake Superior.
Scientist who study other planets are wasting their time?
Not true, it is a fact that scientist who study other planets, learn about that planet, which may lead to finding if Humans are the only 'Living Thing' alive in outer space.
Which is not true in the inner planets?
the inner planets have rocky surfaces
What is the difference between a Virtual 7.1 surround sound headset and True 7.1 and which is superior?
True 7.1 is superior. Virtual is just a simulation of true 7.1.
What are the 5 outer planets?
There are only 4 "outer planets". They are Jupiter Saturn Uranus and Neptune. There are 5 planets outside the Earth's orbit. They are the above 4 plus Mars. These 5 are called the "superior planets".
Are there 8 planets from the sun?
There are eight true planets in our solar system.
The slower moving superior-planets appear to reverse their direction of travel when what?
This is called the Retrograde
Do only the inner planets have atmospheres?
Negative, not only do the inner planets have atmospheres, but the outer planets also have atmospheres. The masses of the outer planets are great, enough easily to hold an atmosphere. In fact it's Mercury, an inner planet, that has almost no atmosphere. True, Mercury has a less mass and the closeness to the sun make it impossible to hold on a atmosphere. As matter in fact, Mars had a atmosphere, but the solar wind had almost eaten all the atmosphere that Mars had.
