How does a planet differ from a star. ...give answer in details
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Answer:
Stars: Stars are very big and hot celestial bodies made up of gases. They have their own heat and light, which they emit in large amounts. Planets: Planets are celestial bodies, usually smaller than stars. They do not have their own heat and light.
Explanation:
Meaning Stars are the astronomical objects, that emit their own light, produced due to thermonuclear fusion, occurring at its core. Planets refers to the celestial object that has a fixed path (orbit), in which it moves around the star.
Light They have their own light. They do not have their own light.
Position Their position changes but due to substantial distance, it can be seen after a long time. They change position.
Size Big Small
Shape Dot shaped Sphere-shaped
Temperature High Low
Number There is only one star in the solar system. There are eight planets in our solar system.
Twinkle Stars twinkle. Planets do not twinkle.
Matter Hydrogen, Helium and other light elements. Solid, liquid or gases, or a combination thereon