What are the different parts of the Solar System?

Astronomers sometimes divide the Solar System structure into separate regions. The inner Solar System includes Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, and the bodies in the asteroid belt. The outer Solar System includes Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and the bodies in the Kuiper belt. [ 35 ]

How do you zoom out on a solar system chart?

Click and drag the chart to rotate the viewing angle, or use your mouse wheel to zoom in and out. Alternatively, you can use the slider below the chart to adjust the zoom level. As you zoom out, the solar system's outer planets – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune – come into view.

Which planets have a ring system?

The planets, in order of their distance outward from the Sun, are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Four planets—Jupiter through Neptune—have ring systems, and all but Mercury and Venus have one or more moons.

How do you describe our Solar System?

I can describe our solar system, including ideas about the locations, movements, sizes and distances of the different objects within our solar system. A star is an extremely large sphere of hot gas that gives out light. A planet is a very large sphere of rock or gas that orbits a star.

Why is the representation of planets fanciful?

This representation is intentionally fanciful, as the planets are depicted far closer together than they are in reality. Similarly, the bodies' relative sizes are inaccurate. This is done for the purpose of being able to depict the solar system and still represent the bodies with some detail.

Do all stars have planetary systems?

Only 15% of stars in the galaxy host planetary systems, and one of those stars is our own sun. Revolving around the sun are eight planets. The planets are divided into two categories based on their composition, terrestrial and Jovian. Terrestrial planets, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are primarily made of rocky material.