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The Solar System, formed about 4.6 billion years ago, consists of the Sun, eight planets, moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets. The Sun is the central star, containing 99.8% of the system's mass, while the inner and outer planets have distinct characteristics. Exploration through missions and telescopes has greatly enhanced our understanding of this complex system.

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Solar System Full Summary

The Solar System, formed about 4.6 billion years ago, consists of the Sun, eight planets, moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets. The Sun is the central star, containing 99.8% of the system's mass, while the inner and outer planets have distinct characteristics. Exploration through missions and telescopes has greatly enhanced our understanding of this complex system.

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Solar System - Full Summary

Introduction

The Solar System consists of the Sun and all objects that are bound to it by gravity, including eight planets,

their moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and more. It formed about 4.6 billion years ago from the

gravitational collapse of a giant molecular cloud.

The Sun

The Sun is a G-type main-sequence star and the center of the Solar System. It contains 99.8% of the Solar

System's total mass and powers life on Earth through its energy output.

Inner Planets

- Mercury: Closest to the Sun, small and rocky.

- Venus: Similar in size to Earth but with a toxic atmosphere and intense heat.

- Earth: The only known planet to support life, with liquid water.

- Mars: Known as the Red Planet, has the largest volcano and canyon in the Solar System.

Asteroid Belt

Located between Mars and Jupiter, it contains many rocky bodies. Ceres, the largest object here, is classified

as a dwarf planet.

Outer Planets

- Jupiter: The largest planet with a strong magnetic field and dozens of moons.

- Saturn: Famous for its stunning ring system.

- Uranus: A gas giant with a tilted rotation axis.

- Neptune: The farthest planet, known for its deep blue color and strong winds.

Dwarf Planets

- Pluto: Once the ninth planet, now classified as a dwarf planet.

- Eris, Haumea, Makemake: Other known dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt.
Solar System - Full Summary

Other Components

- Kuiper Belt: A region of icy bodies beyond Neptune.

- Oort Cloud: A theoretical shell of icy objects far beyond the Kuiper Belt.

- Comets: Icy bodies that develop tails when they approach the Sun.

- Asteroids and Meteoroids: Small rocky or metallic bodies.

Formation of the Solar System

Formed from a rotating disk of gas and dust. The Sun formed at the center, while planets formed from the

remaining material.

Exploration of the Solar System

- Numerous missions such as Voyager 1 and 2, New Horizons, Mars rovers, and satellites have expanded

our understanding.

- Space telescopes like Hubble have provided invaluable data.

Fun Facts

- Jupiter's moon Ganymede is larger than Mercury.

- A day on Venus is longer than its year.

- Neptune was the first planet predicted by mathematics before it was observed.

Simple Summary

The Solar System is a fascinating and diverse collection of celestial bodies. From the blazing Sun to icy

comets at its outer edges, it continues to captivate scientists and explorers alike.

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