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The Solar System

Space

The Solar System

To describe the objects in our Solar System and explain its place within the Milky Way galaxy.

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What you will learn

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What the Solar System contains

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The difference between stars, planets and moons

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What natural and artificial satellites are

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Where the Solar System sits in the Milky Way

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How to classify objects found in space

Explanation

The Solar System contains the Sun, planets, dwarf planets and smaller objects, with natural and artificial satellites orbiting larger bodies. The Sun is a star that releases energy through fusion; planets orbit it and do not produce energy by stellar fusion. The Solar System lies in the Milky Way, a galaxy containing many stars; a natural satellite forms naturally, while an artificial satellite is made and placed in orbit. Example: Classify the Sun. A star. Use clear labels. Justify your answer.

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