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You can track planets by getting a star atlas like Norton or more detailed ones like the Sky Atlas 2000.
Stars and planets have position that are given in right-ascension (RA) and declination, which are equivalent to longitude and latitude on the celestial sphere. The star atlas shows all the fixed stars down to a given magnitude, with scales to show RA and declination.
Next you need an almanac or some other tables that give the RA and dec of all the planets, tabulated over a period such as one year. Then all you have to do is to choose a planet and transfer its position on to the chart. It's best to choose the period round the planet's opposition, and you can see its curved path among the stars.
I have carried out the above for Uranus most years for a long time and usually manage to locate it with binoculars each year. It's interesting to follow its slow progress through the sky from one year to the next! it's dark by the time you get back from the pub :).
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∙ 11y ago
Stars and planets are visible to us in the night sky because they emit light or reflect light from a nearby source such as a star. When we look up at the sky, we are seeing the light that reaches our eyes from these celestial bodies, allowing us to observe and study them.
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∙ 12y agothe easiest way is to say mvemjsunp
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pluto is not considerd a planet since augast 2006 but for a science test or sumtin it may be useful to know about pluto
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∙ 14y agoMany newspapers publish an astronomy section on the weather pages. The chart will show which planets are visible that month and what part of the night sky where they are located. Venus is an easy one, appearing as the Morning or Evening Star depending on the season. Like the Moon, it will appear in a different parts of the sky as the days pass.
You can also download various Planetarium software for free, online. (check related link)
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∙ 14y agoYou get to the planets by a rocket or a space shuttle.
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∙ 15y agoJust kidding. Just get a powerful telescope. I've seen Jupiter before.
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∙ 14y agothrough telescopes.... the way scientists study them
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∙ 12y agoThings in space are tracked by satelites we send out. They take pictures and of different items in space and send them to the computers of the people who sent the satelites.
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What planet is a star?
None of the planets are stars, only the stars. See related questions.
What are the planets in the galaxy M51?
We can't even see individual STARS in other galaxies, much less PLANETS. We have no idea how many stars are there.
Do stars orbit planets or planets orbit stars?
Planets orbit stars.
How do you know where a black hole is?
You will see stars/planets orbiting what looks like nothing.
Do the stars or dwarf planets orbit planets?
No. Dwarf planets orbit stars just like planets do. Stars orbit the center of their galaxy. An object orbiting a planet would be a moon.
Why can you see planets and stars on a night?
The reason you can see planets and stars at night is that their light is faint and the brightness of the sun obscures them during the day. At night, when the sun is not visible, the fainter light from the planets and stars can more readily be seen.
What can astronauts see in space?
Astronauts can see planets, stars, and species.
Do any of the stars you can see have planets around them?
Yes. To date scientists have discovered well over a thousand planets orbiting other stars. It is believe that a large portion of the stars in the night sky have planets.
What else can you see in the sky besides stars and the moon?
Planets but the look like stars
What planet is a star?
None of the planets are stars, only the stars. See related questions.
What are the planets in the galaxy M51?
We can't even see individual STARS in other galaxies, much less PLANETS. We have no idea how many stars are there.
What can you see from outer space?
stars, planets, galaxies, darkness
In what way do planets look different from stars?
Firstly, planets are way way smaller than the stars! That's because you can see stars in the night but never planets. Also stars produce nuclear energy in their core so they give thermal ( heat ) energy. Also stars have more gravity than planets.
Do stars orbit planets or planets orbit stars?
Planets orbit stars.
How you see planets?
You can see five of the planets in our Solar System with the naked eye - they appear as bright stars. To see Uranus and Neptune, you need telescopes.
Is all the planets stars?
No, planets are not stars. Stars are huge balls of burning gas, planets are not. At certain times, there are 5 planets that are visible with the naked eye in the night sky. Some of these are similar to stars but much closer. They are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. See the related link for more information.
Do planets and moons have stars?
Moons do not have stars, as they usually orbit around planets. Planets do not have stars either, as they orbit stars like our Sun. However, planets and moons can be illuminated by light from stars.
