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Solar System
A solar system is a group of planets, meteors, or other objects that orbit a large star. Our solar system includes everything that is gravitationally drawn into the sun's orbit. While there are at least 200 billion other stars in our galaxy, the sun is the center of Earth's solar system. Astronomers have discovered there are many other large stars within our galaxy, the Milky Way. Use these resources to teach students about the objects and relationships within our solar system.
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The Solar System 101
Space is sometimes called “the final frontier,” a phrase popularized by the iconic Star Trek television series. But it is an apt description of humanity’s scant understanding of the planets, stars, and other celestial bodies beyond Earth. Although, we understand the parts of our own solar system better than those outside of it, we still have a lot to learn. Watch these National Geographic 101 videos to learn more about our cosmic neighborhood.
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Science 101: The Solar System
How many planets are in the solar system? How did it form in the Milky Way galaxy? Learn facts about the solar system's genesis, plus its planets, moons, and asteroids.
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Neptune 101
Neptune is the most distant of the solar system's eight planets. Find out about the blue world's orbit, which of Neptune's moons is the largest, and how the planet is home to the most severe weather in the solar system.
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How Many Moons Does Each Planet Have?
Which planet in our solar system has the most moons – Saturn or Jupiter? Learn some interesting facts about each planet's natural satellites.
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Solar System
A solar system is a group of planets, meteors, or other objects that orbit a large star. Our solar system includes everything that is gravitationally drawn into the sun's orbit. While there are at least 200 billion other stars in our galaxy, the sun is the center of Earth's solar system. Astronomers have discovered there are many other large stars within our galaxy, the Milky Way. Use these resources to teach students about the objects and relationships within our solar system.
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The Solar System 101
Space is sometimes called “the final frontier,” a phrase popularized by the iconic Star Trek television series. But it is an apt description of humanity’s scant understanding of the planets, stars, and other celestial bodies beyond Earth. Although, we understand the parts of our own solar system better than those outside of it, we still have a lot to learn. Watch these National Geographic 101 videos to learn more about our cosmic neighborhood.
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Science 101: The Solar System
How many planets are in the solar system? How did it form in the Milky Way galaxy? Learn facts about the solar system's genesis, plus its planets, moons, and asteroids.
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Neptune 101
Neptune is the most distant of the solar system's eight planets. Find out about the blue world's orbit, which of Neptune's moons is the largest, and how the planet is home to the most severe weather in the solar system.
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How Many Moons Does Each Planet Have?
Which planet in our solar system has the most moons – Saturn or Jupiter? Learn some interesting facts about each planet's natural satellites.