The Solar System

THE SOLAR

SYSTEM

THE PLANETS ARE:

MERCURYVENUSEARTHMARS

JUPITERSATURN

URANUSNEPTUNE

WARNING Pluto is a DWARF

PLANET!

The Sun:Our enormous star, the sun, takes up 99% of the space in The Solar System due to the fact of it being extremely large! The Sun is mostly made out of hydrogen, which is its main fuel. Phenomena such as Solar Flares and Sunspots are evidence of the sun’s most magnetic field. The bright light from the sun can reach the earth in ONLY 8

MINUTES. WOW! This is calles THE SPEED OF LIGHT!

PLANET – MERCURY

The planet MERCURY is the closest planet’s to the bright sun. It is supposed to be possible to see Mercury from the Earth without using a telescope or binoculars however its closeness to the Sun makes it hard to see. Mercury has become part of the mythology and a legend of almost every culture throughout the history of Earth. This planet is also called the MORNING STAR this is because it shines so brightly on a morning.

PLANET - Venus

The planet Venus has long been one of the most misunderstood of all the inner planets. Also relating to Earth Venus has an atmosphere although Venus atmosphere is far thicker than that of the Earth. Interestingly Venus is the 2end closest to the Sun. It is an extreme place – hot and dry. The surface is hidden by sulphuric acid clouds, and the planet is similar to the Earth in size.

PLANET - EARTH

The earth is where we live. About 30% of the Earths surface is covered with land, while about 70% is covered by oceans. It is the third planet from the sun. Earth was formed 4.54 billon years ago. Very interesting! This planet is homed to millions of species.

PLANET - MARS

Mars is more like Earth than any other planet. Evidence proves that Mars once had rivers, streams, lakes, and even a ocean. Mars is often referred to the “Red Planet”, this is because the surface of the amazing planet is red. Strangely, if you stood on Mars you will be able to see red dirt and rocks everywhere!

Planet- jupiter

Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System by far. Interestingly, Earth could fit in Jupiter more that 1000 times. AMAZING! It is a very stormy planet. In addition there are storms found throughout the atmosphere however most storms don’t seem to end! Jupiter is a very colourful planet!

Planet- SaturnSaturn is very similar to Jupiter, but it is very small. Furthermore it is the second biggest planet in the Solar System. Saturn is the sixth planet away from the sun. It is second biggest in the Solar System. Saturn along with Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune is a gas giant.

Planet- Uranus

Uranus is a cold planet its atmospheric temperature is -216 degrees celsius. Its distance from the sun is 2,870 million kilometres. Uranus spins on its side. People think it does this because it was once struck by another planet.

Planet- NeptuneNeptune uses a gas called Methane which gives it a blue appearance. Neptune diameter is 49,528km and the planet is home to incredible winds. Triton, one of Neptune's moon, is the coldest place in The Solar System with a icy temperature of -235 degrees celsius.

The moon

The moon is what come out at night. The Moon has no atmosphere, which means it is silent. The surface of the moon is covered with craters. A rare gas called hellium-3 is found on this planet. Its thought helium-3 might one day provide energy on Earth.

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