Brief bio of each planet
Named After: Roman God of communication, travelers, merchants, thieves and also the guide of
souls to the Underworld.
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and is also the smallest planet in our Solar System. Although it is closest to the Sun, Mercury is the second hottest planet after Venus.
souls to the Underworld.
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and is also the smallest planet in our Solar System. Although it is closest to the Sun, Mercury is the second hottest planet after Venus.
Named after: Roman Goddess of love and beauty.
Venus is sometimes called the Earth's sister planet because of the similar size and is the second largest terrestrial planet after Earth. As said in the description of Mercury, Venus is the hottest planet and is the second brightest object in space after our moon.
Venus is sometimes called the Earth's sister planet because of the similar size and is the second largest terrestrial planet after Earth. As said in the description of Mercury, Venus is the hottest planet and is the second brightest object in space after our moon.
Meaning of Name: Old English and German word meaning ground.
Earth is the third planet closest to the Sun and was once believed to be the centre of the universe. Earth is the largest terrestrial planet and only planet known to inhabit life. Earth has the greatest density out of all planets and has a powerful magnetic field.
Earth is the third planet closest to the Sun and was once believed to be the centre of the universe. Earth is the largest terrestrial planet and only planet known to inhabit life. Earth has the greatest density out of all planets and has a powerful magnetic field.
Named after: Roman God of War.
The fourth planet from the Sun, Mars has been nicknamed 'The Red Planet' because of the colouring from rock and dust rich in iron. Mars has the largest mountain and the largest dust storms ever recorded. It's thin Atmosphere is mostly made of Carbon Dioxide and is also a terrestrial planet.
The fourth planet from the Sun, Mars has been nicknamed 'The Red Planet' because of the colouring from rock and dust rich in iron. Mars has the largest mountain and the largest dust storms ever recorded. It's thin Atmosphere is mostly made of Carbon Dioxide and is also a terrestrial planet.
Named After: Roman God of the sky and King of the Gods.
Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System and is one of the supposed five gas giants. Jupiter is the third brightest planet were able to see without technology and has two rings. It also rotates faster than any other planet in our Solar System.
Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System and is one of the supposed five gas giants. Jupiter is the third brightest planet were able to see without technology and has two rings. It also rotates faster than any other planet in our Solar System.
Named After: Roman God of fertility like agriculture.
Saturn is the sixth planet in our Solar System and is best known for its extraordinary rings. Saturn is also a gas giant and is the second largest planet after Jupiter. Saturn has the lowest density of all planets and is the only one that if put in water would float making it less dense than water.
Saturn is the sixth planet in our Solar System and is best known for its extraordinary rings. Saturn is also a gas giant and is the second largest planet after Jupiter. Saturn has the lowest density of all planets and is the only one that if put in water would float making it less dense than water.
Named After: First Greek God of the sky.
Uranus was the first planet to ever be discovered using a telescope and is the seventh planet from the Sun. Uranus' axis is completely opposite. In Uranus, the North and South Pole would be located where our equator is. Uranus has two sets of rings, 9 inner rings and 2 outer rings and is the third gas giant.
Uranus was the first planet to ever be discovered using a telescope and is the seventh planet from the Sun. Uranus' axis is completely opposite. In Uranus, the North and South Pole would be located where our equator is. Uranus has two sets of rings, 9 inner rings and 2 outer rings and is the third gas giant.
Named After: Roman God of the sea.
Neptune is the furthest planet from the Sun, making it the last planet in our Solar System. Neptune is the stormiest planet with its winds able to blow three times faster than a hurricane on Earth. Uranus has a set of rings that are incomplete and although it is smaller than the other gas giants, it has a very large mass.
Neptune is the furthest planet from the Sun, making it the last planet in our Solar System. Neptune is the stormiest planet with its winds able to blow three times faster than a hurricane on Earth. Uranus has a set of rings that are incomplete and although it is smaller than the other gas giants, it has a very large mass.
NOTICE
Pluto is not included as it is no longer a planet, but is now a dwarf planet and is not included in our Solar System.
Pluto is not included as it is no longer a planet, but is now a dwarf planet and is not included in our Solar System.