The Solar System

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Welcome to
The Solar System
By Val Todd
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The Sun
Did you know?
The sun comprises 99.85 of all the matter in the
solar system.
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Mercury
Did you know?
Mercury was named after the fast moving messenger
of the gods.
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Venus
Did you know?
Ancient astronomers called Venus the Evening Star.
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Earth
and moon
Theres no place like home. Dorothy Gale in
The Wizard of Oz
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Mars
Did you know?
Mars is known as the red planet.
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Jupiter
Did you know?
Jupiter is the largest planet and has 28 moons.
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Saturn
Did you know?
Saturn, the sixth planet, is famous for its rings.
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Uranus
Did you know?
Uranus is blue green in color and tipped on its
side.
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Neptune
Did you know?
Neptune is known as a gas giant because it is
composed of gases such as methane, hydrogen,
and helium.
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Pluto
And Charon
Did you know?
Pluto was not discovered until 1930.
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Cant remember the planets in order from the sun?
Just remember
My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars,Jupiter,
Saturn,Uranus, Neptune,Pluto.
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Click here http//www.solarviews.com/eng/toc.htm

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Thank you for visiting the Solar System.
Come back again soon.
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