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The solar system holds eight planets from "summary" of The Secret World of Stargazing by Adrian West
Our solar system is a fascinating place, with a variety of celestial bodies orbiting around the sun. At the center of it all, we have eight planets that call the solar system home. These planets vary in size, composition, and distance from the sun, creating a diverse and captivating system that has intrigued astronomers and stargazers for centuries. The first planet closest to the sun is Mercury, a small and rocky world that experiences extreme temperature variations due to its proximity to the sun. Next up is Venus, often called Earth's "sister planet" due to its similar size and composition, but with a thick atmosphere that traps heat and makes it the hottest planet in our solar system. Earth is the third planet from the sun, the only known planet to support life with its unique combination of atmosphere, water, and temperate climate. Mars, the fourth planet, is known as the "Red Planet" due to its rusty hue caused by iron ox...
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