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Any fairly large rocky body with no atmosphere. In our solar system, the Moon and Mercury both fit this description.

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When do craters occur?

Craters occur when a celestial body, like a meteoroid or asteroid, collides with the surface of a planet or moon at a high velocity. The impact creates an indentation in the surface, which we observe as a crater. Craters can be found on many celestial bodies in our solar system, including the Moon, Mars, and Mercury.


Does Mars have craters?

Yes, Mars has many craters on its surface which have been formed by impacts from asteroids and other celestial bodies over millions of years. These craters vary in size and depth, with some being large enough to see from space.


Why most satellites and the planets have many craters?

Mars has many craters because it's been hit by many asteroids and space debris. By the way, if we could remove all trees and vegetation, we'd see the earth also has many craters-- not as many as Mars possibly, but scientists know the earth has been hit by asteroids and meteors.


Why isn't the earth covered with craters?

The Earth is not covered with craters like some other celestial bodies because it has active geological processes such as plate tectonics, erosion, and sedimentation that constantly reshape its surface. These processes help to conceal or remove crater formations over time, resulting in a relatively smoother surface compared to bodies like the Moon or Mercury.


What are the long trails of ejecta that radiate outward from craters called?

The long trails of ejecta that radiate outward from craters are called "rays." These rays are formed when material is ejected during the impact event of a meteorite or asteroid striking a planetary surface, such as the Moon or other celestial bodies. The rays can extend for many kilometers and are often more prominent on younger craters, indicating their relatively recent formation.


What did impacts do in the early solar system?

Impacts played a significant role in the early solar system by helping to shape the planets and other celestial bodies. They contributed to the planet formation process by delivering materials and causing differentiation. Additionally, impacts were responsible for creating the craters we observe on many planetary surfaces today.


Celestial bodies that are in leo's constellation?

There are many celestial bodies or stars, that can be found in the constellation Leo. The for with the brightest magnitude are Regulus, Leonis, Beta Leonis, and Gamma Leonis.


Why craters found on Venus are over 5 kilometers across?

There are many bodies in our solar system with craters exceeding 5 km. across - they are common. Venus is merely typical in that regard.


How can I use celestial in a sentence?

I was looking through my telescope and saw many celestial bodies. I was looking through my telescope and didn't see any celestial bodies, maybe because it was a cloudy night, or my telescope was broken, or I forgot to remove the lens cap. Your favorite actor or actress may have a celestial body.


What is the name of the scientist that locates new celestial bodies and many of them cant be seen with the naked eye?

Probably an astronomer.


What is Bowl shaped on surface of planet or moon?

A bowl-shaped feature on the surface of a planet or moon is usually called an impact crater. These are formed when a meteorite or asteroid hits the surface, creating a depression with raised edges. Impact craters can come in various sizes and are found on many celestial bodies in the solar system.


How many craters are in the moon.?

There are 375 craters in the moon.....