Distinguishing a star from a planet is not such a complicated task. You have to be clear about the characteristics of each one.
Planet, Definition, Characteristics, & Facts
Difference Between Stars and Planets (with Comparison Chart) - Key
141. Stars vs Satellites vs Planets, by Josiah Ross
How to Tell the Difference Between Planets and Stars: 12 Steps
The difference between planets and stars - Little Astronomy
Star Vs Planet: How Do They Differ?
How to identify that which planet is it (in the night sky
How do astronomers use light to study stars and planets? › Ask an
If there is no oxygen in space, why doesn't the Sun go out?
First Ever Image of a Multi-Planet System around a Sun-like Star
There could be an Earth-like planet hidden in the Kuiper Belt
Astro Bob: Star or planet? A fun experiment to tell them apart
In the zone: How scientists search for habitable planets
Difference Between Stars And Planets?-Class Series