Question

How does a planet differ from a star?

Answer 1

Here are some of the differences :

《 Stars

1. They are big and hot celestial bodies made up of gases.

2. They have their own heat and light.


《 Planet

1. They are not celestial bodies.

2. They do not have their own heat and light.
They are lit by light of stars.


Hope it helps you.

Answer 2

·         Bodies which go around the sun along specified orbits are called Planets.

·         While planets do not emit heat and light, stars emit heat and light as a result of thermonuclear fusion in their core.

·         Stars twinkle in the night sky, while planets do not.