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  • Planets: Understanding Celestial Bodies Orbiting Stars
    Large objects that move around a star are called planets.

    Here's why:

    * Planets orbit a star: They are held in place by the star's gravity, constantly moving around it in a predictable path.

    * Planets are massive: They are much larger than asteroids or comets, often with a significant amount of mass.

    * Planets are typically spherical: Their own gravity pulls them into a roughly spherical shape.

    There are also other celestial bodies that can move around a star, but they are not considered planets:

    * Dwarf planets: These are smaller than planets and may not have cleared their orbital path of other objects. Examples include Pluto and Ceres.

    * Moons: These are smaller bodies that orbit a planet, not a star.

    * Asteroids and comets: These are smaller objects that orbit a star, but they are much smaller than planets and are often found in belts or clouds.

    So, the most accurate answer to your question is planets.

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