Stars, Planets and Moons

blackeyed | 18:01 Sat 26th Dec 2009 | Science

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What is the difference among stars, planets and moons?
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ChuckFickens

difference among them, or between them?

gen2

Moons orbit planets ans planets orbit stars.

Stars are massive and generate energy by nuclear fusion.

blackeyed

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so, planets don't generate energy through nuclear fission?
If so, how is its gravity balanced?

spacedcase

Maybe this will help you slightly.

http://en.wikipedia.o.../Definition_of_planet

R1Geezer

"so, planets don't generate energy through nuclear fission?
If so, how is its gravity balanced? " - How old are you?

Gravity is not balanced, it is an extremely weak force that means that all matter is mutualy attracted. Stars shine using nuclear fusion.