Solar System

Описание: The Solar System is our star system, centered on the Sun, comprising the Sun, eight planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune), dwarf planets (like Pluto), moons, asteroids, comets, and dust, all bound by gravity and orbiting the Sun in elliptical paths. It's located in the Milky Way galaxy and includes rocky inner planets and gaseous outer giants, with diverse bodies like the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Components of the Solar System:
The Sun: A star providing light and heat, central to the system.
Inner Planets (Rocky): Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.
Outer Planets (Gas Giants): Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
Dwarf Planets: Ceres, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, Eris.
Moons (Satellites): Orbit planets, like Earth's Moon.
Asteroids: Rock/metal chunks, mainly in the Asteroid Belt.
Comets: Icy bodies with tails.
Interplanetary Medium: Thin plasma and dust.
Key Characteristics:
Orbit: Planets travel in elliptical paths around the Sun.
Gravity: Holds everything together.
Location: Part of the Milky Way galaxy.
Age: Approximately 4.6 billion years old.