Let us list the major components of the solar system, the Sun and planets, in order of their distance from the Sun. Sun. Mercury. Venus. Earth. Mars. Jupiter.

OUR SOLAR SYSTEM. The sun is the center of our solar system. It is the largest body in our solar system. Nine planets follow paths called orbits around the sun.

In this chapter we give a brief overview of the solar system. Its cast of characters includes: • the Sun;. • the terrestrial (rocky, or Earth-like) planets: ...

UNIT OVERVIEW Our solar system is home to Earth and seven other planets. Each planet rotates on its axis while revolving around the Sun.

PART 1. The general background. 1. 1 The structure of the Solar System. 3. 1.1 Introduction. 3. 1.2 Planetary orbits and solar spin.

So understand the basics of the Solar System in these GK Notes. You can download this Solar System article for revision later. The Solar System. The solar ...

The inner solar system consisted of 4 terrestrial (Earth-like) planets; the outer solar system consisted of 4 Jovian (Jupiter-like) planets and Pluto.

We will learn the motion, structure, atmosphere, magnetic field of the Sun, planets, and satellites, and how to observe them. We will learn how to explain them ...

The temperature at the surface of the Sun is 5780 K. In the core, the temperature is about 15 million degrees. The core extends from the Sun's centre to.

There are two types of planets: Terrestrial and Jovian. • Terrestrial o Small o Dense o Low mass o Rocky o Close to the sun o Few moons. • Jovian.