The Solar System

Oddly enough our system of planets and it's central star is simply called The Solar System. It is part of the Milky Way Galaxy.

Planet

What makes a planet a planet?
Click here to find out how a body in space is named a planet.

Why is that celestial body a dwarf planet and not a planet? Click here to find out.

Stars are not just for the top of the Christmas tree. Click here to learn why.

***IAU- International Astronomical Union

Starting with Ceres and ending with The Universe.

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