Question

What are the major differences between a star and a planet?

Answer 1

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Stars: Stars are the astronomical objects, produced due to thermonuclear fusion, occurring at its core.

A star has its own light.Their position remain unchanged.It’s size is bigger in compare to a Planet.A star has very high temperature.Made up of Hydrogen, Helium and other light elements.There is only one star in the solar system. (Sun)

Planet : Planets refers to the celestial object that has a fixed path (orbit), in which it moves around the star.

A planet has no light of its own.Planets have low temperatures.They change position.Made up of Solid, liquid or gases, or a combination thereon.There are eight planets in our solar system.

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Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Difference between stars and planets -

1. Stars emit light on their own while planets just reflect light from the stars.
2. Stars twinkle while planets don't twinkle in the sky.
3. Stars are comparitively bigger and brighter while planets are smaller less bright.
4. Stars are at centre of solar system while planets revolve around the star.
5. Stars are seen as dot shaped while planets are seen as sphere shaped.

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