Solar system

The Solar System consists of the Sun, a star at its center, and everything gravitationally bound to it, including the eight planets—Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—their many moons, dwarf planets like Pluto, asteroids, and comets. Formed about 4.6 billion years ago from a collapsing cloud of gas and dust, most of the Solar System is empty space, with the Sun containing 99.8% of its total mass. Components of the Solar System The Sun: A star that is the central and most massive object in the Solar System, providing light and heat. Planets: Eight distinct bodies that orbit the Sun: Terrestrial Planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Gas and Ice Giants: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Planetary Moons: Hundreds of satellites that orbit planets and dwarf planets. Dwarf Planets: Smaller worlds like Pluto, which are also found in the Solar System. Asteroids: Rocky, airless remnants from the early formation of the Solar System. Comets: Icy bodie