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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And out of the thousands of planets discovered in other solar systems, how do researchers determine where to look for life?
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Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2026
This insight could change how scientists interpret signals from other gas giants, both in our solar system and beyond.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Saturn is the second-largest planet in our solar system and is known for its extensive system of rings and moons.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
It’s located in the Candor Chasma, one of the largest canyons in Valles Marineris, the largest canyon system in the entire solar system.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
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Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2026
This insight could change how scientists interpret signals from other gas giants, both in our solar system and beyond.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Saturn is the second-largest planet in our solar system and is known for its extensive system of rings and moons.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
It’s located in the Candor Chasma, one of the largest canyons in Valles Marineris, the largest canyon system in the entire solar system.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Solar system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solar%20system. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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