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The proper term for the [[Star System]] which is centered on [[Sol]], its star (thus, [[Solar]]), and has as notable planets [[Mercury]], [[Venus]], [[Earth]], [[Mars]], [[Jupiter]], [[Saturn]], [[Uranus]], and [[Neptune]]. | The proper term for the [[Star System]] which is centered on [[Sol]], its star (thus, [[Solar]]), and has as notable planets [[Mercury]], [[Venus]], [[Earth]], [[Mars]], [[Jupiter]], [[Saturn]], [[Uranus]], and [[Neptune]]. | ||
| − | A few other unusual properties of the [[Solar System]] are its circular orbit around the [[Milky Way]], and placement in a relatively inactive position in the [[galaxy]]. [[Sol]] is a metal-rich star whose mass allows it to have a [[ | + | A few other unusual properties of the [[Solar System]] are its circular orbit around the [[Milky Way]], and placement in a relatively inactive position in the [[galaxy]]. [[Sol]] is a metal-rich star whose mass allows it to have a [[habitable zone]], making it rather rare in the galactic neighborhood. |
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Revision as of 09:49, 10 May 2006
The proper term for the Star System which is centered on Sol, its star (thus, Solar), and has as notable planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
A few other unusual properties of the Solar System are its circular orbit around the Milky Way, and placement in a relatively inactive position in the galaxy. Sol is a metal-rich star whose mass allows it to have a habitable zone, making it rather rare in the galactic neighborhood.
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