Our Solar System By Christa Eberlin Our solar
Our Solar System By : Christa Eberlin § Our solar system is really big. § There are 8 planets and 1 dwarf planet. § Our galaxy is the Milky Way.
The Sun § Our sun is the biggest star in our galaxy. § You can’t look straight at the sun without hurting your eyes. § The sun is very bright.
Mercury § Mercury is about the size of the Earth’s moon. § Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. § It is still 58 million kilometers away from the sun.
Venus § Venus is about the same size as Earth. § It is the third brightest object in Earth’s sky. § Only the sun and the moon appear brighter.
Earth § Earth is the planet we live on. § Earth is also the only planet that has living people on it. § Earth is the biggest inner planet.
Mars § Mars is called the red planet because it is a fiery red color. § Mars is small. § The diameter is half of Earths.
Asteroid Belt § The asteroid belt is made of tiny little rocks. § The asteroid belt is in the middle of the inner and outer planets. § It is really big.
Jupiter § Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. § The diameter of Jupiter is 11 times more than earths. § For 300 years there’s been a hurricane on Jupiter that is called the great red spot.
Saturn § Saturn has rings that are visible from Earth. § Saturn is similar to Jupiter but much smaller. § It spins fast in space.
Uranus § Uranus is a gas planet. § Uranus rotates on its side and orbits the sun. § Uranus has at least 27 moons.
Neptune § Neptune's atmosphere is mainly hydrogen and helium. § It is one of the windiest places in our solar system. § The wind speed can reach to 2000 kilometers per hour.
The Dwarf Planet Pluto § Pluto is the smallest planet in our solar system. § Tiny Pluto has a rocky surface. § Pluto is not a planet anymore. It is a dwarf planet.
Galaxy § A galaxy is a huge system of gases, dust, and stars. § We live in a galaxy called the Milky Way. § A galaxy can have planets.
Telescope § A telescope is an object you can see out of. § It is used to see far away. § Scientists use telescopes to see in space. § You will need a special telescope to see in space.
Stars § Stars are huge bright things in the sky. § There is about billions of stars in the sky. § Stars only come out at night.
Constellation § Constellation is a pattern of stars § People use constellation for landmarks. § For many years sailors used constellation to find their way.
Universe § § § A universe is everything that exist in space. There is millions of galaxies in the universe. The universe is a big place.
Inner Planets § There are 4 inner planets. § Inner planets are the ones that are before the asteroid belt. § The 4 inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Earth.
Outer Planets § There are 4 outer planets. § Outer planets are the planets on the other side of the asteroid belt. § The 4 outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Axis § A axis is a imaginary line that goes through a planet. § Earth has a axis. § The axis in Earth is tilted and the tilt causes the 4 seasons.
Comets § Comets are a ball of ice, gases, and rock. § Some comets, like Halley’s comet become well known because their orbits bring them close to Earth.
Moon Phases § There are many kinds of moon phases. § There are 10 moon phases.
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