The shape of our solar system's orbits.

Thread starter PrincePhoenix
Start date Nov 7, 2009
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Orbits Shape Solar

In summary, the conversation discusses the shape of planets' orbits in our solar system, with one source stating that they are elliptical and another mentioning that our solar system is one of the few known systems with round orbits. However, further analysis shows that the majority of exoplanets have elliptical orbits, with only 30% matching the solar system's average eccentricity. The conversation also delves into the potential factors that could influence the shape of orbits in different systems. Finally, there is a brief tangent about the nature of orbits, with one person stating that all orbits are spiral.

Nov 17, 2009

russ_watters

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The question is answered and the thread is way off topic.

Locked.

<h2>1. What is the shape of our solar system's orbits?</h2><p>The shape of our solar system's orbits is elliptical, meaning they are oval-shaped.</p><h2>2. What causes the shape of our solar system's orbits?</h2><p>The shape of our solar system's orbits is caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and other celestial bodies.</p><h2>3. Are all the orbits in our solar system the same shape?</h2><p>No, the orbits in our solar system can vary in shape depending on the gravitational influence of nearby planets and other objects.</p><h2>4. How does the shape of an orbit affect the planet's distance from the sun?</h2><p>The shape of an orbit does not affect the planet's distance from the sun. The distance is determined by the planet's position in its orbit, with the closest point being the perihelion and the farthest point being the aphelion.</p><h2>5. Can the shape of a planet's orbit change over time?</h2><p>Yes, a planet's orbit can change over time due to various factors such as gravitational interactions with other planets, asteroids, or comets.</p>

1. What is the shape of our solar system's orbits?

The shape of our solar system's orbits is elliptical, meaning they are oval-shaped.

2. What causes the shape of our solar system's orbits?

The shape of our solar system's orbits is caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and other celestial bodies.

3. Are all the orbits in our solar system the same shape?

No, the orbits in our solar system can vary in shape depending on the gravitational influence of nearby planets and other objects.

4. How does the shape of an orbit affect the planet's distance from the sun?

The shape of an orbit does not affect the planet's distance from the sun. The distance is determined by the planet's position in its orbit, with the closest point being the perihelion and the farthest point being the aphelion.