Our solar system consists of a star called the Sun, eight planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other celestial bodies.
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The eight planets in our solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
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The Sun is at the center of our solar system and contains about 99.86% of the total mass of the solar system.
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The four inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are rocky planets with solid surfaces, while the four outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) are gas giants with no solid surface.
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The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter and contains thousands of rocky objects.
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The Kuiper Belt is a region beyond Neptune that contains many icy bodies, including dwarf planet Pluto.
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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and has a massive magnetic field that traps high-energy particles, creating a dangerous radiation environment.
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Saturn is known for its rings, which are made up of billions of small particles of ice and rock.
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Mars has a thin atmosphere and evidence of liquid water in the past, making it a prime target for the search for extraterrestrial life.
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Our solar system is just one of many in the Milky Way galaxy, and the study of our solar system can help us better understand the formation and evolution of planets and the universe as a whole.
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