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A Star converts hydrogen into energy by nuclear fusion. A planet does not
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How many differences are there between a star and planet?
a star is a dying planet and a planet is a living star
How is a star different to a planet?
'cause the star is self luminous and the planet is not .
Is every planet a star?
A star is a completely different thing from a planet. In other words no star is a planet.
When do planets orbit a star?
When don't they? If a planet is in orbit around a star, it is in continual orbit. Orbital periods (the lengths of time it takes different planets to complete one orbit) are different from planet to planet, and are related to the distances between the planets and their stars.
When planets orbit a star?
When don't they? If a planet is in orbit around a star, it is in continual orbit. Orbital periods (the lengths of time it takes different planets to complete one orbit) are different from planet to planet, and are related to the distances between the planets and their stars.
How is the planet different from the sun?
the sun is a star not a planet
Is there a link between the mass of a planet and the distance from its star?
No. The link is between the planet's distance from its star and the period of its orbit.
Can a star be a planet?
No - a star is a star and a planet is a planet. See related questions.
What planet is featured in Star Wars and Star Trek?
They both have different planets. They do not have a planet that is on both!
Largest to smallest between the universe galaxy planet and star?
Universe -> galaxy -> star -> planet
How is planet different from moon?
A planet orbits a star whereas a moon orbits a planet.
What are the main difference between a planet and a star?
Our Earth is an example of a planet, whilst our Sun is an example of a star.
