Beyond Earth: Solar System and Celestial Objects

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What is the solar system composed of?

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The solar system is composed of the Sun, eight planets, their moons, and other celestial objects.

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What is the heliocentric model?

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The heliocentric model is the perspective that the Sun is at the center of the solar system, with planets and other celestial objects revolving around it.

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Who proposed the heliocentric model?

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Nicolaus Copernicus proposed the heliocentric model.

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What are asteroids, comets, and meteors considered in the context of the solar system?

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They are considered as the other members of the solar system or outer space debris.

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What are the two distinct regions of the solar system?

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The inner solar system and the outer solar system.

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Which planets are included in the inner solar system?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are the gaseous planets in the outer solar system?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between the inner and outer solar systems that contains many asteroids.

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What are the three types of asteroids based on composition?

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C type (carbon), S type (stony), and M type (metallic).

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What is the origin of most asteroids according to the failed-planet explanation?

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Asteroids are leftovers of the original materials that did not form into a planet.