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  • Celestial Orbits: Planets, Asteroids & Comets Explained
    Planets, asteroids, comets, and other celestial bodies orbit a star.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Planets: These are large, round objects that orbit a star. They are held in place by the star's gravity.

    * Asteroids: These are smaller, rocky bodies that also orbit a star. They are found in asteroid belts, like the one between Mars and Jupiter.

    * Comets: These are icy bodies that orbit a star in highly elliptical paths. They are known for their tails, which are formed when they get close to the sun and heat up.

    * Other celestial bodies: This includes moons, dwarf planets, and other smaller objects that are also bound to a star's gravity.

    The collection of all these objects orbiting a star is called a planetary system. Our own solar system is an example, with the Sun as the star and Earth being one of the planets orbiting it.

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