The PlanetsThe Planets

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This computer This computer program will guide program will guide you to internet sites you to internet sites that will give you a that will give you a tour of the eight tour of the eight planets in our solar planets in our solar system. system.

Keep an eye out for Keep an eye out for pictures, symbols, pictures, symbols, descriptions, and descriptions, and interesting facts about interesting facts about each planet.each planet.

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MercuryMercury

As you may know, As you may know, Mercury is the closestMercury is the closest

planet to the sun. See planet to the sun. See what else you canwhat else you can

find out about this find out about this special planet:special planet:

About MercuryMercury Pictures

VenusVenus

Venus is the second Venus is the second planet from the planet from the sun and is about sun and is about the same size as the same size as Earth. Check it out:Earth. Check it out:

Venus facts and picturesSpecial features

EarthEarth

You should be familiar You should be familiar with the third planet with the third planet from the sun. You from the sun. You live on it! As a live on it! As a matter of fact, Earth matter of fact, Earth is the only planet is the only planet with proven life.with proven life.About Earth – learn – learn all about our planetall about our planetEarth factsfacts

MarsMars

This Red Planet is This Red Planet is fourth from the fourth from the sun.sun.Mars Meteorites --Did you know that Did you know that pieces of Mars pieces of Mars have fallen to have fallen to Earth?Earth?Mars Facts and Photos

JupiterJupiter

The biggest planet in The biggest planet in our solar system, our solar system, Jupiter is fifth from Jupiter is fifth from the sun. the sun. Pictures, including , including one of The Great one of The Great Red SpotRed SpotJupiter facts from NASA

SaturnSaturn

Known for its many Known for its many rings, Saturn is rings, Saturn is sixth from the sun.sixth from the sun.

Saturn factsSaturn pictures - - Click on a picture Click on a picture to get a better to get a better look.look.

UranusUranus

Uranus, the seventh Uranus, the seventh planet from the planet from the sun, is tipped on its sun, is tipped on its side and has an side and has an interesting blue-interesting blue-green color. See if green color. See if you can find out you can find out why.why.Uranus factsUranus has a twin

NeptuneNeptune

Eighth from the sun Eighth from the sun is Neptune. This is Neptune. This chilly planet has chilly planet has rings and “The rings and “The Great Dark Spot”.Great Dark Spot”.Neptune NotesPictures of Neptune

PlutoPluto

Pluto is the only planet Pluto is the only planet not yet visited by a not yet visited by a spacecraft. Then spacecraft. Then again, as of 2006, again, as of 2006, officially Pluto isn’t officially Pluto isn’t even a planet at all. It even a planet at all. It is usually ninth from is usually ninth from the sun, but not the sun, but not always. What is up always. What is up with Pluto?with Pluto?Pluto factsPluto mysteriesPluto quiz

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Planet Names and Discoverers.Solar System Simulator

Solar System QuizSolar System Quiz

Your weight and age Your weight and age on other planetson other planets

Explore the solar Explore the solar system – Make sure system – Make sure you click “next” inside you click “next” inside the blue box to see the blue box to see the picture change.the picture change.

Congratulations! You’re mission to learn more about the eight planets in our solar system is complete. Good work and welcome home!