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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Observations from Chandra have also revealed fluorescence on planets in the solar system, and where mysterious dark matter lurks in a cluster of galaxies.
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Briley Lewis, Popular Science, 25 Apr. 2024
The spacecraft observed Saturn’s rings in detail and discovered active volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon Io.
Originally designed for a five-year mission within our solar system, both probes are still operational and chugging along through space, far beyond Pluto’s orbit.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024
To answer that question, astronomers have increasingly turned to finding and studying exoplanets, which orbit stars outside our solar system.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Their exceptionally long life spans mean that both spacecraft have provided additional insights about our solar system and beyond after achieving their preliminary goals of flying by Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune decades ago.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
Astronomers have been searching for evidence that Planet Nine exists for years
Researchers have found more evidence that there is an unknown planet in our solar system.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The next time Thatcher will enter the inner solar system will be around the year 2278, according to EarthSky.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
Inside, there’s a museum curator and his office, an astronomy exhibit that comes with a telescope and 3-D solar system, and ancient artifacts abound.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
These giant explosions from the sun send energy, light, and particles throughout the solar system.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Apr. 2024
Briley Lewis, Popular Science, 25 Apr. 2024
The spacecraft observed Saturn’s rings in detail and discovered active volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon Io.
Originally designed for a five-year mission within our solar system, both probes are still operational and chugging along through space, far beyond Pluto’s orbit.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024
To answer that question, astronomers have increasingly turned to finding and studying exoplanets, which orbit stars outside our solar system.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Their exceptionally long life spans mean that both spacecraft have provided additional insights about our solar system and beyond after achieving their preliminary goals of flying by Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune decades ago.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
Astronomers have been searching for evidence that Planet Nine exists for years
Researchers have found more evidence that there is an unknown planet in our solar system.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The next time Thatcher will enter the inner solar system will be around the year 2278, according to EarthSky.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
Inside, there’s a museum curator and his office, an astronomy exhibit that comes with a telescope and 3-D solar system, and ancient artifacts abound.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
These giant explosions from the sun send energy, light, and particles throughout the solar system.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Apr. 2024
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