The gravitationally bound system of the Sun and everything orbiting it: eight planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and small bodies. Formed 4.6 billion years ago from a molecular cloud collapse. Extends to the Oort Cloud at roughly 100,000 AU.
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon under gravity's influence. Orbits can be circular, ...
A region of the solar system between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids are found. Despite popular depi...
A circumstellar disc in the outer solar system from Neptune's orbit (30 AU) to about 50 AU. Home to Pluto and many icy b...
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