{"id":2254,"date":"2021-08-05T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/?p=2254"},"modified":"2021-08-05T06:33:54","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T10:33:54","slug":"solar-system-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/solar-system-model\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar System Model and How to Identify the Planets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/08\/05063149\/ross-sneddon-NAPBJyy5Eqg-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"solar system model\" class=\"wp-image-2255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/08\/05063149\/ross-sneddon-NAPBJyy5Eqg-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/08\/05063149\/ross-sneddon-NAPBJyy5Eqg-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as we\u2019re aware, the universe is infinite. There are planets and galaxies beyond what we\u2019ve explored. Our Solar System model is one of many. But, what planets do surround our Earth? And, how do we identify them? In today\u2019s blog, we\u2019re shooting into outer space to answer these questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-is-a-solar-system\">What is a Solar System?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Solar System model is the gravitationally bound system of the Sun and the objects that orbit it. Of all these objects, the largest are the eight planets. Otherwise, they are smaller dwarf plants. Indirect objects that orbit the sun are \u201cnatural satellites\u201d. For example, our moon. Some moons are larger than the smallest planet, Mercury.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Solar System model formed 4.6 billion years ago due to a collapse of a molecular cloud. Amongst the planets and dwarf planets sit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>astroid belts<\/li><li>comets<\/li><li>centaurs<\/li><li>dust clouds<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These travel freely between regions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The model is located 26,000 light years from the centre of the Milky Way galaxy. This galaxy contains most of the visible stars in the night sky.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-the-discovery\">The Discovery&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people up to the Renaissance believe Earth was stationary at the centre of the universe. And thus, different from the divine or ethereal objects that moved through the sky. It wasn\u2019t until 1704 when the term \u201cSolar System\u201d first appeared in English. Before this, various scientists collected evidence of other planets and space objects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally, there were thought to be 9 planets in the Solar System model. This is because of the discovery in Pluto in 1930. However, in the late 1990s astronomers argued whether Pluto was too small to be a planet. Resulting ultimately in its designation to \u201cdwarf planet\u201d. Yet, scientists are still searching for a possible 9th planet, \u201cPlanet X\u201d. It is believed to be about 10 times the mass of the Earth.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/08\/05063213\/nasa-hI5dX2ObAs-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/08\/05063213\/nasa-hI5dX2ObAs-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/08\/05063213\/nasa-hI5dX2ObAs-unsplash-300x144.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-to-identify-the-planets\">How to Identify the Planets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hidden planets aside, it can be relatively simple to distinguish the planets in our Solar System model. Check them out in order from closest to furthest from the Sun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-mercury\">Mercury<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Orbiting the Sun in only 88 days, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/mercury-retrograde\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mercury<\/a> is the smallest planet. Its size is only slightly larger than Earth\u2019s moon. Because its so close, it experiences dramatic changes in temperature. Day time reaches a high of 840 F. Meanwhile, night drops to -290 F. Mercury is identified by its crater-filled surface.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-venus\">Venus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Spinning the opposite direction to most planets, Venus displays its toxic atmosphere of sulphuric acid clouds. It is twice the size of the Earth. Additionally, Venus is scorching hot coming in at 900 F and has a <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.gooroo.com\/courses\/nature-is-lazy-newtons-three-laws-of-motion-why-objects-move\/620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pressure<\/a> at the surface that would crush you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-earth\">Earth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our home planet, Earth is the third closest to the Sun. Covered by two-thirds ocean, it is the only world know to harbour life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-mars\">Mars<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as the red planet, Mars is a cool, desert-like place covered in dust. Evidence suggest that at one point billions of years ago it was a much warmer, wetter place. Because of these conditions, scientists believe ancient Mars had the conditions to support life like bacteria and other microbes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/08\/05063228\/guillermo-ferla-Oze6U2m1oYU-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/08\/05063228\/guillermo-ferla-Oze6U2m1oYU-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/08\/05063228\/guillermo-ferla-Oze6U2m1oYU-unsplash-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-jupiter\">Jupiter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Appearing like a beautiful rock gem, Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System model. In fact, it\u2019s more than twice the size of all the other planets combined. The beautiful hues on its surface are due to different types of gasses. As well as a giant storm that has raged for the last 150 years. What\u2019s more, Jupiter has a strong magnetic field drawing in 75 moons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-saturn\">Saturn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturn is well distinguished by its rings. Constructed of ice and rock, scientists don\u2019t know yet how they formed. Mostly hydrogen and helium, Saturn has numerous moons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-uranus\">Uranus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Uranus is an odd one. Consisting of hydrogen sulphide clouds, it rotates east to west like Venus. But, unlike other plants, it orbits on its side. Thus, causing extreme seasons which last 20-plus years. Additionally, appearance-wise, Uranus has 13 sets of faint rings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-neptune\">Neptune<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Known for supersonic strong winds, Neptune is far out of the Solar System model and cold. It was first predicted to exist via Math before it was visually detected. 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