Our Solar System

Jupiter and the Earth, which could fit inside the Great Red Spot on Jupiter

As well as the Earth, there are 8 other planets going around the Sun. How many can you name?

Some of the planets are smaller than the Earth, but some are much bigger like Jupiter.

Some of the planets have Moons like the Earth.

There are also other smaller things going around the Sun like Comets and Asteroids.

We call all of these things together the Solar System.

Comet West

Eros Asteroid

Find out more . . .
	All about the Solar System.
	More about the Jupiter.
	More about the Comets.
	More about the Asteroids.
	A moving map of the Solar System.