Sol means sun in Latin, giving us words like solstice and solar. The sun, at the center of our solar system, is the anchor around which everything orbits.
The sun
The sun, the largest object in our solar system, weighs billions of times more than all the orbiting planets and bodies. Its temperatures reach millions of degrees Celsius. The sun’s light and heat energy enable life on Earth to thrive.
The sun, crucial for our survival, also poses dangers. Solar flares and storms can trigger power outages and disrupt communications on Earth. Scientists study the sun to better understand its behavior and ways to lessen its impact.
Scientists have launched satellites to study the sun and monitor its activity. By understanding how it works, we can learn about our solar system and the origins of life on Earth.
The solar system
The solar system is a vast collection of objects revolving around the sun. It includes the sun, eight planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.
The planets in the solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They vary in size and characteristics. For instance, Mercury is the smallest and has no atmosphere, whereas Jupiter is the largest with a very dense one.
Scientists study the solar system to understand its formation and development. They hope to find out if other planets in our galaxy can support life.