Solar System

Astronomy

Our solar system is the host to nine planets. Each planet has a different story behind it, it’s moons, and just the different features shown through the features of the planet.

The solar system had a beginning, starting out with a cloud of lunar dust, which was gathered around a dense point, the sun and center of our solar system. Each planet was then put together through a force of gravity pulling the matter towards it.

From this we got the whole solar system, along with all the asteroids, meteoroids, and comets that also orbit around the sun.

Sun: center of the Solar System The sun is the only star in our solar system. It is also the source of heat and energy to all the matter that orbits it. It’s named from the Roman God of the Sun, Apollo.

Mercury: 1^st planet from the Sun Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, giving it the warmest range of temperatures. It also is the fastest- moving planet around the Sun. This planet is named from the Mythological God, Mercury, the messenger of the Gods.

Venus: 2^nd planet from the Sun Venus is the 2^nd fastest orbit of the solar system and also known for the beauty of its acid-filled storm clouds. It’s best spotted right at dawn or right at dusk, giving it the nicknames of the morning star, or the evening star. This planet is named after the Roman Goddess of love and beauty, Venus.

Earth: 3^rd planet from the Sun Earth is the 3^rd planet in orbit around the Sun. It is at the moment, the only planet known to have held any living beings. Terra Mater, is the Goddess that Earth is named from, meaning Mother Earth.

Mars: 4^th planet from the Sun Mars is the 4^th planet from the Sun, and well-known for its bright red glow. Also, it’s famous for signs of water, such as channels and canyons, and possibly under-ground water mines throughout the surface of the planet. This planet is named for the god of war, Mars, for being the color of death and destruction.

Jupiter: 5^th planet from the Sun Jupier is the 5^th orbiting planet, following right behind the asteroid belt. This planet is known for it’s massive size. If it had been a fraction bigger, it would have been the second star in our solar system. It also has a famous red sport, which is a gigantic storm. It’s named after the King of all mythological Gods, Jupiter.

Saturn: 6^th planet from the Sun Saturn is the 6^th in orbit from the Sun, and well-known for it’s rings, made of solar debris. It’s named from the Roman god, Saturn, God of Harvest.

Uranus: 7^th planet from the Sun Uranus is the 3^rd to last planet orbiting the Sun and known for being completely sideways on it’s axis. This is the reason why the rings of Uranus are vertical rather than horizontal. Uranus is named after Jupiter’s grandfather.

Neptune: 8^th planet from the Sun The second to last planet is Neptune. This is known for the bright blue haze of the brightness of the sea. This is fitting because it was named after Neptune, God of the Sea.

Pluto: 9^th planet from the Sun Pluto is the last known planet in our solar system. It is the coldest and darkest planet, except for when its orbit crosses with Neptune’s orbit. It’s named for the God of the Underworld, Pluto.