Superior Planets?

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For a superior planet, which elongation, large or small, and configuration is least favorable for observation?

2007-12-11 06:12:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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Opposition, which is the largest possible elongation, is best. Only superior planets (planets farther from the Sun than Earth) can reach opposition. For inferior planets (planets closer to the Sun than Earth) the best time to observe is greatest elongation.

2007-12-11 06:28:22 · answer #1 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

What is a "Superior" planet?

2007-12-11 06:16:27 · answer #2 · answered by autoglide 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋