The Solar System is made up of eight planets and a variety of other objects that orbit the Sun. These include rocky planets, gas giants, dwarf planets and asteroids. The entire planetary system moves around the Sun in a prograde motion – one that is in the same direction as the Sun’s rotation. This motion […]
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The Sun is the central star of our solar system and all other planets, moons, asteroids, comets and satellites revolve around it. The planets can be divided into two categories: terrestrial (rocky) and jovian (gaseous). Earth, Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter are terrestrial planets; Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are jovian planets. Sun The Sun is
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The solar system consists of the Sun and eight planets. It also includes the four gas giants and a disk of icy objects known as the Kuiper Belt. Astronomers are still looking for an extraterrestrial planet called Planet Nine that could explain the unusual orbits of distant Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs). This hypothetical planet is
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If you’re interested in observing the planets, a telescope can be a great investment. They can help you see the smallest of details on a planet’s surface, and they can be a huge source of fun too. For instance, a telescope can reveal a wide range of surface features on the Moon, including craters, furrows,
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Moon signs reveal your innermost emotions and how you handle the ebbs and flows of life. They can also provide insights into how your love and relationships work. In Western astrology, the moon cycles through eight major phases. The first phase is the new moon, followed by a first quarter, a full moon and a
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