What is a planet? How does it different from
a star?
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Answer:
very large round object in space that moves around the sun or another star
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Comparison Chart
BASIS FOR COMPARISON STARS PLANETS
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.