What is the solar system?
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The question is asking for an explanation of what the solar system is, including its components and characteristics.
Answer
The solar system includes the Sun, eight planets, moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets.
The solar system consists of the Sun and the objects that orbit it, including eight planets, their moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets.
Answer for screen readers
The solar system consists of the Sun and the objects that orbit it, including eight planets, their moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets.
More Information
The solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago from a cloud of interstellar gas and dust. It resides in one of the spiral arms of the Milky Way galaxy.
Tips
Commonly, people may forget to include dwarf planets or underestimate the number of moons and smaller objects.
Sources
- Solar System Exploration - NASA Science - science.nasa.gov
- Solar System - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- solar system - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help - kids.britannica.com
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