solar system
noun
: the sun together with the group of celestial bodies that are held by its attraction and revolve around it
also
: a similar system centered on another star
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Every new piece of data offers a glimpse at the space beyond our solar system.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2026
Advertisement On Mona Island, federal agencies have concluded that the island’s older solar system is insufficient for current needs.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
Last February’s planet parade included seven planets — each one in our solar system besides Earth.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The smallest planet in our solar system will appear white and will be low on the horizon.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2026
Advertisement On Mona Island, federal agencies have concluded that the island’s older solar system is insufficient for current needs.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
Last February’s planet parade included seven planets — each one in our solar system besides Earth.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The smallest planet in our solar system will appear white and will be low on the horizon.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Solar system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solar%20system. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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