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The Solar System consists of the Sun and the celestial bodies that are bound to it by gravity. This includes:

  • Planets: 8 major planets in the following order from the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

  • Dwarf Planets: Includes Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake, and Ceres.

  • Moons: Natural satellites that orbit planets, with notable moons including Earth’s Moon, Jupiter's Europa, and Saturn's Titan.

  • Asteroids: Mainly located in the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter, composed of rock and metal.

  • Comets: Icy bodies that release gas or dust. Notable comets include Halley’s Comet.

  • Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud: Regions beyond Neptune containing icy bodies and the source of long-period comets.

  • The Sun: A G-type main-sequence star that provides the necessary heat and light for life on Earth and governs the orbits of the Solar System's objects.