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The Solar System is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, all bound by gravity. It consists of inner rocky planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) and outer gas giants (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune), along with dwarf planets like Pluto. Exploration of the Solar System enhances our understanding of space and our place in the universe.

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The Solar System is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, all bound by gravity. It consists of inner rocky planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) and outer gas giants (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune), along with dwarf planets like Pluto. Exploration of the Solar System enhances our understanding of space and our place in the universe.

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The Solar System

• An overview of our planetary neighborhood.


What is the Solar System?
• The Solar System is a collection of celestial
bodies including the Sun, planets, moons,
asteroids, comets, and more, all bound by
gravity.
The Sun
• The Sun is a massive star at the center of our
Solar System. It provides light and heat that
make life possible on Earth.
The Inner Planets
• These are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
They are rocky planets and are located closest
to the Sun.
The Outer Planets
• These are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and
Neptune. They are gas giants (and ice giants)
and much larger than the inner planets.
Dwarf Planets
• Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake, and Ceres are
considered dwarf planets. They orbit the Sun
but are not dominant in their orbits.
Moons
• Moons orbit planets. Earth has one, Mars has
two, and Jupiter and Saturn have many.
Asteroids and Comets
• Asteroids are rocky bodies mostly found in the
asteroid belt. Comets are icy and have tails
that form when they approach the Sun.
Fun Facts
• • Jupiter is the largest planet.
• • Venus is the hottest planet.
• • Neptune has the fastest winds.
• • Earth is the only planet with known life.
The Solar System Summary
• Our Solar System is vast and full of fascinating
objects. Exploration helps us understand more
about space and our place in the universe.

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