Lesson 1: Our Solar System What makes up our solar system? When we think of the solar system most of us think of eight planets orbiting around the sun. However‚ the solar system is a lot more complicated‚ larger and exciting than this simple description. The solar system is a gravitationally bound system with all the objects in this system revolving around the sun. The eight planets revolving around the sun are: Mercury‚ Venus‚ Earth‚ Mars‚ Jupitar‚ Saturn‚ Neputune‚ Uranus and Pluto. However‚ the
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The objects in the asteroid belts that are contained within the Solar System affect life on Earth today. These asteroid belts are the main asteroid belt and‚ the Kuiper Belt. Since these belts contain so many objects‚ there is diversity present within the objects. The asteroid belts consist of many categories of asteroids‚ the sizes of which‚ can vary greatly‚ ranging from a few meters to miles long. However‚ the mass of all discovered asteroids is still less than Earth’s mass. This is logical since
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MINOR MEMBERS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM ASTEROIDS Asteroids are small rocky bodies that have been likened to “flying mountains.” The largest‚ Ceres‚ is about 1000 kilometers in diameter‚ but most are only about 1 kilometer across. The smallest asteroids are assumed to be no larger than grains of sand. Most asteroids lie between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. They have orbital periods of three to six years. Some asteroids have very eccentric orbits and travel very close to the sun‚ and a few larger
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On February 20 2012‚ me and my daughter went to the Gates Planetarium in Denver to see the showing of the Wildest Weather in the Solar System. The first thing we did was to walk around the Space Odyssey and explore some of the exhibit they had. Then we went to see the show which I must say was far more thrilling then I or my daughter could have imagined. When you first walk into the Space Odyssey you are amazed it almost looks as thought your walking on to a spaceship or what I would imagine it
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the major levels of structure (such as planet‚ star‚ galaxy) in the universe. Planet: (a) Orbits a star‚ (b) large enough for its own gravity to make it round‚ (c) has cleared most other objects from its orbital path. Sun: The star of our solar system. Star: Large‚ glowing ball of ignited gas that generates heat and light through nuclear fusion in its core. Galaxy: A great island of stars in space‚ containing a few hundred million or trillion stars held together by gravity‚ orbiting a common
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Earth is the only planet in our solar system that sustains life‚ and therefore one of the most intriguing planets because of its capabilities. Each of the seven other planets that orbit the same sun as Earth is interesting in its own way. Some planets share similar characteristics to those found on Earth‚ while other planets are completely different. An analysis of these terrestrial bodies‚ using comparative planetology‚ will allow us examine these qualities. However‚ before beginning such a process
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smoke detectors‚ cordless power tools‚ purification systems‚ and satellite television. Just think of where we would be without this everyday items. "An Earth-like planet spotted outside our solar system is the first found that could support liquid water and harbor life." This comes from a NASA researcher. New life on other planets could mean so much for the future of humans. The only way to keep finding out new information about our solar system and beyond is to spend money to research it. The only
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I should say my heroes - EXO. EXO is a music band from Korea and China; there are 12 members‚ which are separated into two subgroups‚ EXO-K and EXO-M. Their name was taken from the word ’exoplanet’‚ a term referring to planets outside of the solar system. In their music video‚ each of them has a special ability‚ such as ice‚ which can freeze everything; healing ability; teleportation; flying as a dragon; mind control and so on. I think they are heroes because they are not only good at singing
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sun. Rotates in the opposite direction than most other planets. Earth – Third planet from the sun. Known as the only planet to harbor life. Mars – Fourth planet from the sun and the second smallest in the solar system. Jupiter – The fifth planet from the sun and the largest in the solar system. Saturn – Sixth planet from the sun. Only planet with a ring around it. Uranus – Seventh planet from the sun. Third largest planetary radius. Neptune – Eighth planet from the sun and also known as the farthest
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Earth and universe Dr.Latifa AL-Naimi 1 Earth Earth ‚ our home planet‚ is beautiful blue and white ball when seen from space. Science is the study of the Earth and its neighbors in space. It is an exciting science with many interesting and practical applications. Some Earth scientists use their knowledge of the Earth to locate and develop energy and mineral resources. Dr.Latifa AL-Naimi 2 Others study the impact of human activity on Earth’s environment and design methods
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