Our solar system

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Space exploration

Examines the history of space exploration, and looks at telescopes, manned and unmanned missions, and plans for the future. Includes a glossary and resources for further study.
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Mercury

the iron planet
A brief introduction to Mercury, the first planet in the solar system, describing its orbit, unique characteristics, surface, and related topics.

Venus

the masked planet
A brief introduction to Venus, the second planet in the solar system, describing its orbit, unique characteristics, moons, and related topics.

Uranus

the ice planet
A brief introduction to Uranus, the seventh planet in the solar system, describing its orbit, unique characteristics, icy clouds, and related topics.

The sun

star of the solar system
A brief introduction to the sun, the star at the center of the solar system, describing its composition, unique characteristics, and importance as an energy source.

Saturn

the ringed planet
A brief introduction to Saturn, the sixth planet in the solar system, describing its orbit, unique characteristics, moons, and related topics.

Pluto

the dwarf planet
A brief introduction to Pluto, the dwarf planet in the solar system, describing its orbit, unique characteristics, moons, and related topics.

Neptune

the stormy planet
A brief introduction to Neptune, the eighth planet in the solar system, describing its orbit, unique characteristics, moons, and related topics.

Jupiter

the largest planet
A brief introduction to Jupiter, the fourth planet in the solar system, describing its orbit, unique characteristics, moons, and related topics.

Mars

the red planet
A brief introduction to Mars, the fourth planet in the solar system, describing its orbit, unique characteristics, moons, and related topics.

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