#planet

visibility  What are the distinguishing features of the planet Saturn?

Saturn is a fascinating planet in our Solar System and has many distinguishing features that set it apart from other planets. One of the most unique...    Read more

science  What are the distinguishing features of the planet Uranus?

Uranus is a gas giant, the seventh planet from the sun, and the third largest planet in our solar system. Here are some of the distinguishing...    Read more

science  What is a planet?

A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is massive enough to be nearly round in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris. The...    Read more

brightness_4  What is a brown dwarf?

A brown dwarf is a celestial object that is too small to sustain nuclear fusion in its core like stars do, but too massive to be classified as a...    Read more

brightness_7  What is the difference between a star and a planet?

The difference between a star and a planet lies in their formation, size, and the way they emit light. A star is a massive celestial body that is...    Read more

air  Which planet has the strongest winds in the solar system?

The planet with the strongest winds in the solar system is Neptune. Neptune is the eighth planet from the sun and is known for its intense weather...    Read more

contact_support  Which planet has the longest year in our solar system?

One year on a planet refers to the time it takes for it to complete a single orbit around the sun. Due to the vast differences in the sizes of the...    Read more

brightness_7  What is the difference between a brown dwarf and a planet?

Brown dwarfs and planets share many similarities but there are some key differences between them. Brown dwarfs are sometimes referred to as 'failed...    Read more

brightness_5  Which planet in the solar system is closest to the sun?

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun in our solar system. It is the smallest planet in the solar system, and it orbits the sun at an average...    Read more

satellite  What is an exoplanet?

An exoplanet, short for extra-solar planet, is a planet that orbits a star outside of our own solar system. These planets were first discovered in...    Read more