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The Solar System

Discover fascinating facts about the solar system, from the scorching temperatures of the Sun to the icy surfaces of moons like Europa. Learn about the unique characteristics of each planet and celestial bodies, such as the lack of water on Mercury to the potential for life on Titan. Dive into the mysteries of asteroids, comets, and meteoroids that roam the vast expanse of space. Embark on a cosmic journey through our planetary neighborhood and beyond!

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The Solar System

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  1. The Solar System

  2. The Sun • Temperature: 6,000c (11,000 F) • Made mostly of hydrogen and helium

  3. Mercury • Average Distance from the sun: 36 million miles • Average Temperature: -184 c to 465 c • Water? None • Atmosphere: Oxygen, Sodium, Helium

  4. Venus • Average distance from the sun: 67 million miles • Average Temperature: 449 c • Water: CO2, H2SO4 clouds • Atmosphere: Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen

  5. Earth • Average distance from the sun: 93 million miles • Average Temperature: 7.2 c (45 F) • Water: all forms • Atmosphere: Nitrogen, Argon, Oxygen

  6. Earth’s Moon • 42% oxygen21% silicon13% iron8% calcium7% aluminum6% magnesium3% other elementsThe moon was formed by dust and rock that joined together to make a dustball. The dustball started to orbit around sun like any other planet but for some reason got sucked into earth's gravity and became our moon. • Water: None • Atmosphere: None

  7. Mars • Average distance from the sun: 142 million miles • Average Temperature: -123 to 36 C • Water: polar ice caps • Atmosphere: Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Argon • Orbit: 687 days

  8. Jupiter • Average distance from the sun: 483 million miles • Average Temperature: -153 c • Water: water, ice • Atmosphere: Hydrogen, Helium, ammonium, hydrogen sulfide crystals • Orbit: 4,332.59 days

  9. Jupiter’s Moon: Europa • Surface is mostly water and ice. Sulfur and carbon have been found in the surface. • Has the potential for being habitable. • Water: Icy surface tat may hide slush or even liquid water. • Atmosphere: Oxygen

  10. Saturn • Average distance from the sun: 888 million miles • Average Temperature: -184 c • Water: Traces of gaseous water in atomosphere • Atmosphere: Hydrogen, Helium, Methane • Orbit: 10,759.2 days

  11. Saturn’s Moon: Titan • Chemical reactions in the atmosphere are similar to those believed to have created a friendly environment for life early in Earth’s development. • The temperature on Titan, —290°F (-190°C), however, makes life impossible. • nitrogen and methane atmosphere Could have water under ground.

  12. Uranus • Average distance from the sun: 30, 684 million miles • Average Temperature: -184 c • Water: • Atmosphere: Hydrogen, Helium, Methane • Orbit: 30,684 days

  13. Neptune • Average distance from the sun: 2794 million miles • Average Temperature: -184c • Water: • Atmosphere: Hydrogen, Helium, Methane • Orbit: 60,190 days

  14. Pluto • Average distance from the sun: 5,869 million miles • Average Temperature: -234 c • Water: • Atmosphere: Methane, Nitrogen • Orbit: 90,465 days

  15. Asteroids • Asteroids, also known as minor planets or planetoids, are small rocky and metallic celestial bodies that orbit the Sun.

  16. Comets • Comets are made mostly of ice (water ice, as well as carbon dioxide, or "dry" ice, and several other types), and rock. • Comets are often referred to as "dirty snowballs" because of their contents.

  17. Meteoroids • Meteorites are chunks of rocks or metal that fall from space. They are named after the place they are found. • Most meteorites are very small but they can be huge and weigh more than a car.

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