CLASSIFICATION

I. The solar system is a vast neighborhood with the sun, planets, moons, and more. Earth
is just one of many inhabitants. Understanding the solar system is crucial for science,
education, culture, and the environment.

II. The solar system is composed of a specific type of group, which includes primarily the
sun, planets, and moons.
A. The sun is a medium-sized star that is measured by 1,392,000 km across. The
sun is also 300,00 times big as the Earth.
1. The sun has this visible surface layer, which is called the photosphere.
This sea of boiling gas sends out the light and heat we see and feel.
2. Over the photosphere is the chromosphere, a slim layer through which
dart tongues of fire called spicules, providing the chromosphere with the
presence of a flaring forest.
3. The sun's halo-like corona extends over the chromosphere.
B. A planet is a celestial body that orbits around the sun, and it is believed that it
has a nearly round shape. The planets are never more than 20% of the size of
their star; otherwise, they would have become stars.
1. Some of the planets are called terrestrial planets and have a surface of
solid rock. They are also the planets closest to the sun which includes the
planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
a. Mercury is the nearest planet and the fastest orbiting of all the
planets getting only just 88 days around the sun.
b. Venus, the hottest planet in the solar system and is the second
planet from the sun. It is also called the Evening Star since it is
visible from Earth in the evening.
c. The third planet from the sun is the Earth where us people live.
Earth is the only planet in the solar system that has water on its
surface that makes it unique from the other planets.
d. It is the red planet and the fourth planet from the sun, Mars. Mars
is the closest planet to Earth and it is the only planet
2. The gas planets which also known as Jovian planets are type of planets
which are made up of various gases. These planets also have rings with
multiple moons. In our solar system, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and
Neptune are the four gas giants.
a. Jupiter, the biggest planet in the solar system - twice as heavy as
the combined weight of all the other planets.
b. Saturn is the second biggest planet in the solar system. Saturn is
also made of gas, which makes it not a solid planet. It's also got a
very strong magnetic field that sends out strong radio signals.
c. Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun in our planetary group
and is known as an ice giant. Uranus is extraordinary among the
planets since it turns on its side.
d. Neptune is the eighth and farthest known planet from the Sun.
Just like Uranus, Neptune also has a surface of icy cold liquid
 methane. Neptune has the strongest winds out of all planets,
which are up to 700 m per second.
C. The moon is a natural satellite of the planets. Most are little rock globes that
constantly orbit the parent planet, kept in place by the planet’s gravity.
1. Jupiter's moon Ganymede is the biggest moon in the Solar System.
2. Rocky lumps just a few kilometers across, rather like steroids are the
smallest moons.

III. The sun, moon, and brightest planets were visible to the naked eyes of ancient astronomers, and
their observations and calculations of the movements of these bodies gave rise to the science of
astronomy. The solar system is a vast collection of celestial objects which includes the sun,
planets, moons, and more. The planets of the solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars,
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. The first four planets have one or more moons while the last
four planets have this ring systems. There are two types of planets in our solar system, classified
by their density. The inner planets, called terrestrial planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars,
are rocky and dense (more than 3 grams per cubic cm). The outer planets, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus,
and Neptune, are gaseous or icy and less dense (less than 2 grams per cubic cm). It serves as a
cosmos of the universe, inspiring scientific exploration and technological change. By instilling a
deep appreciation for Earth, it highlights the importance of environmental conservation. The solar
system has propelled human progress by igniting curiosity and promoting collaboration in
unraveling the mysteries of space, guiding us towards a brighter future.

Britannica (2024, February 22)

Solar system
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