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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An object known as 3I/ATLAS made news in July when it was confirmed to have originated outside Earth's solar system.
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Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The observations represent the first study of gases leaking from a planet beyond the solar system during one of its complete orbits, and help paint the most complete picture of atmospheric escape thus far.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Despite the number of PHAs out in our solar system, none are likely to hit Earth any time soon.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Lego Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit A Lego solar system will be a hit with space nerds, future astronauts, and anyone who knows science is actually cool.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The observations represent the first study of gases leaking from a planet beyond the solar system during one of its complete orbits, and help paint the most complete picture of atmospheric escape thus far.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Despite the number of PHAs out in our solar system, none are likely to hit Earth any time soon.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Lego Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit A Lego solar system will be a hit with space nerds, future astronauts, and anyone who knows science is actually cool.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Solar system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solar%20system. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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