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- 4. Known for its stunning ring system, Saturn is a gas giant primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with dozens of moons, including Titan, the second-largest moon in the solar system.
- 6. The largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter is a gas giant with a massive atmosphere of hydrogen and helium. Its famous Great Red Spot is a giant storm.
- 8. Often called the "Red Planet" because of its iron oxide-rich soil, Mars has the largest volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons, and evidence of past water.
- 9. Stars are massive, glowing spheres of hot gas, primarily made of hydrogen and helium. They generate energy through nuclear fusion, which powers their light and heat.
- 10. Known as Earth’s "sister planet" due to its similar size, Venus has a thick, toxic atmosphere filled with carbon dioxide and sulfuric acid clouds. It’s extremely hot due to a runaway greenhouse effect.
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- 1. The smallest planet and closest to the Sun, Mercury has extreme temperature variations and no atmosphere to speak of. It has a cratered surface similar to the Moon.
- 2. The only known planet with liquid water and life. Earth has a breathable atmosphere, diverse ecosystems, and a moderate climate.
- 3. is an event that occurs twice a year, when the Sun is directly above the Earth's equator. During an equinox, day and night are approximately equal in length all over the planet.
- 5. An ice giant with a unique tilt, Uranus rotates on its side. It has a cold, bluish appearance due to methane in its atmosphere and a faint ring system.
- 7. The farthest planet from the Sun, Neptune is an ice giant with strong winds and a deep blue color. It has 14 known moons, including Triton, which has geysers that spew nitrogen.
