Our Solar System

Here are some awesome objects in our solar system!

Sol

Sun

Our sun is the only star in our solar system. Nuclear fusion that occurs in the sun is the source of light and heat that is vital for life on earth as we know it.

Mercury

Mercury

  • Length of day: 4,222.6 hours
  • Orbital period: 88.0 days
Venus

Venus

  • Length of day: 2,802.0 hours
  • Orbital period: 224.7 days
Earth

Earth

  • Length of day: 24.0 hours
  • Orbital period: 365.2 days

Earth is the fifth largest planet in our solar system. Oceans cover 70% of the Earth's surface. Earth's atmosphere is mostly nitrogen with significant amounts of oxygen.

Mars

Mars

  • Length of day: 24.7 hours
  • Orbital period: 687.0 days
Jupiter

Jupiter

  • Length of day: 9.9 hours
  • Orbital period: 4,331 days
Saturn

Saturn

  • Length of day: 10.7 hours
  • Orbital period: 10,747 days
Uranus

Uranus

  • Length of day: 17.2 hours
  • Orbital period: 30,589 days
Neptune

Neptune

  • Length of day: 16.1 hours
  • Orbital period: 59,800 days
Pluto and Charon

Pluto and Charon