An overview of the history, mythology and current scientific knowledge of the planets, moons and other objects in our solar system.

Mar 17, 2020 · In our Solar System, there are eight planets. The planets in order from the Sun based on their distance are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

The solar system consists of the Sun; the eight official planets, at least three “dwarf planets”, more than 130 satellites of the planets, a large number of small bodies (the comets and asteroids), and the …

Sep 29, 2020 · Our planetary system is called the Solar System, referencing the name of our Sun, and it hosts eight planets. The eight planets in our Solar System, in order from the Sun, are the four …

The planets of the solar system are grouped into three categories, based on their size and composition: They are gas giants (2), ice giants (2), and terrestrial planets (4 – including Earth). Key Facts & …

Dec 6, 2019 · The Planets of the Solar System Detailed information and facts about the eight planets and five dwarf planets in our solar system.

Sep 25, 2019 · Jupiter experiences almost 200 times more asteroid and comet impacts than Earth Jupiter has been called the Solar System's vacuum cleaner, because of its immense gravity well. It …

The Nine Planets is a collection of information about our Solar System intended for a general audience with little technical background. No special expertise or knowledge is needed; all technical and …

Sep 25, 2019 · The number of bodies in the solar system increased dramatically in the 19th century with the discovery of the asteroids (464 of which were known at by 1899) but only 9 more “major” bodies …

Sep 25, 2019 · - Mercury can, like several other planets and the brightest stars, be seen during a total solar eclipse. - Even though Mercury is a planet, it is even smaller than the largest natural satellites …