Our Solar System

Written by Giles Sparrow

Part of the Space Explorers series

Explore the wonders of our solar system and the mysteries beyond.

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32 pages· 3,574 words· Est. 28 min read-aloud· ~940L

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Journey through our solar system, a cozy corner of the vast universe, formed 4.6 billion years ago. Discover eight planets, hundreds of moons, and countless celestial wonders. With stunning imagery and the latest discoveries, this exploration will ignite your curiosity about the mysteries that lie beyond our cosmic neighborhood. What secrets does deep space hold?

From the publisher

In a mind-bogglingly vast universe, our solar system feels like a comparatively cozy home, perched out on one of the outer arms of the spiral Milky Way galaxy. Formed 4.6 billion years ago from the gravitational collapse of a giant molecular cloud, it is comprised of eight terrestrial and gaseous planets, several hundred dwarf planets, nearly five hundred moons, and other small bodies such as asteroid belts, comets, and dust clouds. Chock full of breathtaking satellite imagery, meticulously detailed computer renderings, diagrams, infographics, and the latest discoveries, readers are treated to a wealth of mind-blowing facts, images, and data. They will gain familiarity with our home solar system while also becoming curious about what lies beyond our threshold in deep space.

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