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The solar system consists of the Sun, eight major planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. The Sun is the central star, while the planets are categorized into inner terrestrial planets and outer gas giants. Other features include the Kuiper Belt, Oort Cloud, and the heliosphere, with Earth being unique for supporting life.

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The solar system consists of the Sun, eight major planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. The Sun is the central star, while the planets are categorized into inner terrestrial planets and outer gas giants. Other features include the Kuiper Belt, Oort Cloud, and the heliosphere, with Earth being unique for supporting life.

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The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies that orbit a central star—the

Sun. It includes planets, moons, asteroids, comets, dwarf planets, and various
forms of cosmic dust and gas. Here’s an organized overview:

🌞 1. The Sun (Central Star)


 Comprises 99.8% of the solar system’s mass.
 A yellow dwarf star (G-type) that provides light and heat.
 Energy source for life on Earth and drives the solar system’s dynamics.

🪐 2. The Planets
There are 8 major planets, divided into two main groups:
Inner (Terrestrial) Planets:
 Mercury – Smallest planet, closest to the Sun.
 Venus – Earth’s “sister planet,” extremely hot due to a thick CO₂
atmosphere.
 Earth – The only known planet with life.
 Mars – The “Red Planet,” known for its dust storms and potential for past life.
Outer (Gas & Ice Giants) Planets:
 Jupiter – Largest planet, known for the Great Red Spot (a giant storm).
 Saturn – Famous for its prominent ring system.
 Uranus – Rotates on its side; a cold, ice giant.
 Neptune – Deep blue in color; has strong winds and storms.

🌑 3. Dwarf Planets
These are celestial bodies that orbit the Sun but haven't cleared their orbital paths:
 Pluto (former 9th planet)
 Eris
 Haumea
 Makemake
 Ceres (located in the asteroid belt)
4. Moons (Natural Satellites)
 Over 200 moons are known in the solar system.
 Notable ones:
o Moon (Earth)

o Europa, Ganymede, Io, and Callisto (Jupiter)

o Titan, Enceladus (Saturn)

☄️5. Asteroids and the Asteroid Belt


 Mostly rocky objects.
 Found between Mars and Jupiter in the Asteroid Belt.
 Example: Ceres, Vesta, Pallas.

🌠 6. Comets
 Made of ice, dust, and rock.
 Origin: Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud.
 Develop tails when near the Sun due to sublimation.

💫 7. Other Features
 Kuiper Belt: A region beyond Neptune filled with icy bodies and dwarf
planets.
 Oort Cloud (hypothetical): A distant spherical shell of icy objects surrounding
the solar system, believed to be a source of long-period comets.
 Heliosphere: The bubble-like region of space dominated by the solar wind
emitted by the Sun.

🌍 Fun Fact: Earth’s Uniqueness


 Earth is the only known planet to support liquid water and life.

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