are the planets in circular possitions or above each other?

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are the planets in circular possitions or above each other?

2007-07-16 04:19:59 · 3 answers · asked by G.xi 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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The 8 major planets are on a plane, meaning they're all basically on the same level, or in a disc. The exception is Pluto, the dwarf planet, which is on an angle relative to the other planets. Pluto, therefore, spends about half of its orbit above the plane of the rest of the solar system, and half of its orbit below the plane.

2007-07-16 04:23:02 · answer #1 · answered by Brian L 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

They all orbit the sun in a plane shaped like a dinner plate.

2007-07-20 02:56:39 · answer #2 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Neither. They are moving in elliptical orbits around the Sun.

2007-07-16 04:55:54 · answer #3 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋