Solar system
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The question is a broad inquiry about the solar system, which may refer to its structure, components such as planets and moons, or general knowledge about it. Depending on the user's intent, it could lead to discussions about astronomy.
Answer
The Solar System consists of the Sun, eight planets, five dwarf planets, 290 moons, 1.3 million asteroids, and 3900 comets.
The Solar System is a gravitationally bound system consisting of the Sun, eight planets, five dwarf planets, approximately 290 moons, over 1.3 million asteroids, and about 3900 comets.
Answer for screen readers
The Solar System is a gravitationally bound system consisting of the Sun, eight planets, five dwarf planets, approximately 290 moons, over 1.3 million asteroids, and about 3900 comets.
More Information
The Solar System formed around 4.6 billion years ago from a molecular cloud composed mostly of hydrogen and helium.
Sources
- Solar System Exploration - NASA Science - science.nasa.gov
- Solar System - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Planets - NASA Science - science.nasa.gov