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The moon is a satellite because it moves around Earth. Earth and the moon are called “natural” satellites. But usually when someone says “satellite,” they are talking about a “man-made” satellite. Man-made satellites are machines made by people
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∙ 7y agoA moon is one kind of satellite, a smaller body that orbits a much larger body.
The term "moon" refers to a natural satellite of substantial size.
However in common usage "satellite" has been used more and more to mean an artificial (man-made) object that orbits a planet, natural satellite, the sun, an asteroid, or another natural body..
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What is the difference between the moon and a satellite?
The moon IS a satellite - a celestrial body that orbits a planet. Natural satellite is usually synonymous with moon.
What is the difference between a planetary object and a moon?
A planetary body is a non-luminous object rounded by it's own gravity that orbits a star or a stellar remnant. A moon, or satellite, orbits a planetary body.
Moon is to satellite as earth is to What?
moon is to satellite as earth is to planet
Why is the moon known as the a satellite?
Assuming no typo on your part regarding the "A" satellite, it would be that the moon was the first satellite orbiting earth. If you meant "why is the moon known as a satellite", it's because it is a satellite. Anything that orbits is a satellite.
Is the earth between the moon and the sun?
Venus and Mars
What is the difference between the moon and a satellite?
The moon IS a satellite - a celestrial body that orbits a planet. Natural satellite is usually synonymous with moon.
What is the Difference between earth and a natural satellite?
A natural satellite is our/other planets moon/s this is not finish
Is satellite is between the moon and earth?
yes satellite is between moon and earth. moon can see a satellite only for ten hours in a day
What is different between a moon and a satellite?
They are both satellites, but the moon is a natural satellite, while satellites are artificial
What is the difference between a satellite and a sport satellite?
The sport satellite tansmits sport :)
What is the difference between a natural satellite and a artificial satellite?
A satellite is a body orbiting another like a planet or moon. A natural satelite is not man-made. The moon and other bodies were called this before the artificial, or man-made satellites were ever made like the ISS.
