SOLAR SYSTEM by DILLON MARYOTT Our solar system

SOLAR SYSTEM by DILLON MARYOTT • Our solar system has eight planets. • Our solar system also has a dwarf planet.

SUN • Our sun is a star. • The core of the sun can reach a temperture of 27, 000, ooo degrees Fahrenheit.

MERCURY • Mercury is about the same size as earths moon. • Mercury is closest to the sun.

VENUS • Venus is about the same size as earths moon. • Venus is second from the sun.

EARTH • Earth is third from the sun. • Earth is the only planet that can support life at all.

MARS • Mars is called the red planet because it looks really red from earth. • Mars has huge dust storms that can last for months.

ASTEROID BELT • The asteroid belt is made out of rocks floating in space. • The asteroid belt is between Mars and Jupiter.

JUPITER • Jupiter is the largest planet in are solar system. • Jupiter has at least 63 moons.

SATURN • Saturn rings are made out of ice, dust and rock. • Saturn has at least 31 moons.

URANUS • Uranus is a gas planet. • Uranus is tilted on it’s completely side.

NEPTUNE • Neptune is the windiest planet. • Neptune has at least 13 moons.

PLUTO • Pluto is a dwarf planet. • Pluto has a rocky surface.

COMETS • Most comets are less than 6 miles across. • Comets are made out of rock , frozen gas , ice.

EARTH’S MOON • Our moon is the only moon ever to be walked on by humans. • Our moon revolves around the earth.

STARS • Stars can be blue, red, yellow and orange • Stars are made of super heated gases.