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  • Understanding Our Solar System: Planets, Sun & Beyond
    The Sun and all of the planets and other bodies that travel around it are called the solar system.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * The Sun: The star at the center of our solar system, providing light and heat.

    * Planets: Large celestial bodies that orbit the Sun. In our solar system, there are eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

    * Other Bodies: This includes:

    * Dwarf Planets: Celestial bodies similar to planets but not massive enough to clear their orbit of other objects. Pluto is a dwarf planet.

    * Moons: Natural satellites that orbit planets. Earth has one moon, while other planets have many.

    * Asteroids: Rocky bodies that orbit the Sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

    * Comets: Icy bodies that orbit the Sun, leaving a trail of gas and dust as they travel.

    The solar system is a fascinating and complex system, and scientists are constantly learning more about it.

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