what are planets that circle stars other than earth's sun called????

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what are planets that circle stars other than earth's sun called????

2007-12-27 07:57:19 · 4 answers · asked by gang_ster 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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If a planet goes around another star besides our Sun, it is called an extrasolar planet. If a planet does not go around any star, it is called an interstellar planet.

2007-12-27 08:37:59 · answer #1 · answered by freethinker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Thet are called planets from the Greek word for wanderer or traveler.

2007-12-27 16:06:08 · answer #2 · answered by Horse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Planets such as Gliese 51c and Epsilon Eridani B are known as extrasolar planets, or more commonly, Exoplanets.

2007-12-27 17:59:29 · answer #3 · answered by North_Star 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

extra-solar planets
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extrasolar_planet

2007-12-27 16:00:36 · answer #4 · answered by J C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋