Earth Science The solar system has planets, stars, and different types of solar system stuff.

Our solar system is a vast and complex neighborhood located in an outer spiral arm of the Milky Way galaxy. At its heart lies the Sun, a massive star whose intense gravity holds everything from the largest planets to the smallest bits of debris in orbit. The system is divided into two distinct regions: the inner solar system,…

Our solar system is a vast and complex neighborhood located in an outer spiral arm of the Milky Way galaxy. At its heart lies the Sun, a massive star whose intense gravity holds everything from the largest planets to the smallest bits of debris in orbit. The system is divided into two distinct regions: the inner solar system,…