Earth's Solar System Within the Galaxy

Solar System

By CJ Rabago

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MEET ME IN THE ORION ARM

Our solar system orbits the center of the Milky galaxy at about 515,000 mph (828,000 kph). We’re in one of the galaxy’s four spiral arms.

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ONE OF BILLIONS

Our solar system is made up of a star, eight planets, and countless smaller bodies such as dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets.

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10 Need-to-Know Things About the Solar System

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SPIRALING THROUGH SPACE

Our solar system orbits the center of the Milky galaxy at about 515,000 mph (828,000 kph). We’re in one of the galaxy’s four spiral arms.

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A​LONG WAY ROUND

Its takes our solar system about 230 millions years to complete one orbit.​

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Planets of Solar System

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