Structure of the Solar System
The Solar System consists of the Sun, eight planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other celestial bodies. It is structured as follows:
- Sun (The Star): The central star, which provides light and heat, constituting about 99.8% of the total mass of the Solar System.
- Inner Planets (Terrestrial Planets): Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars—rocky planets closer to the Sun.
- Asteroid Belt: Located between Mars and Jupiter, containing numerous rocky objects.
- Outer Planets (Gas and Ice Giants): Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—gaseous and icy planets.
- Kuiper Belt & Oort Cloud: Regions beyond Neptune containing icy bodies and comets.
