Planets

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An Introduction to the Solar System’s Planets

Our solar system is a fascinating place, home to a star, a host of moons, asteroids, comets, and eight incredible planets, each with its own unique characteristics. These planets are divided into two main groups: the inner, terrestrial planets and the outer, gas giants.

The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are known for their solid, rocky surfaces. Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, is a small, cratered world with extreme temperature swings. Venus, similar in size to Earth, is shrouded in a thick, toxic atmosphere that traps heat, making it the hottest planet. Earth is our home, a unique world with liquid water and a diverse range of life. Mars, often called the “Red Planet” due to its rusty, iron-rich surface, is a cold, desert world with polar ice caps and evidence of past water.


The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. These planets are much larger than the terrestrial planets and are primarily composed of gases and ice. Jupiter, the largest planet, is a massive gas giant with a famous storm called the Great Red Spot. Saturn is known for its beautiful and complex system of rings, which are made of ice and rock particles. Uranus and Neptune are the “ice giants,” with atmospheres containing significant amounts of water, ammonia, and methane. Uranus has a unique sideways rotation, while Neptune is the most distant and windiest planet in our solar system.

By – T. Romero 4E

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