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Dive into our solar system with "My Place In Space!" by Taylor. This engaging guide compares the sizes and characteristics of each planet, from the rocky surface of Mercury to the gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn. Discover intriguing facts, such as Earth's unique ability to support life, Jupiter's massive size, and the icy world of Pluto. With detailed information on each planet's composition, moons, and orbital periods, this educational resource is perfect for aspiring astronomers and curious minds. Join us in exploring the wonders of space!
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My Place In Space! By Taylor
What Was My Focus? Research the planets and compere there sizes
Mercury Mercury: •Size: about the same size as the moon. •Made out of: Rock •Moons: 0 •Info: Full orbit around the sun every 87.97 days covered in mountains craters in ridges and valleys. No satellites. http://www.kidsastronomy.com/mercury.htmt The first planet from the sun!
Venus •Size: almost the same size as the earth •Made out of: Rock? •Moons: 0 •Info: it takes 224.704 days to fully orbit the sun. It is known as the earth’s sister! Our solar system Robin Birch p.30 The second planet from the sun!
Earth •Size: The Earth is the biggest of all the terrestrial planets. •Made of: sea , lands and plants •Moons: 1 •Info: according to scientist the earth is the only planet that has living life on it so far. It takes 365.3 days to make a complete orbit around the sun. The third planet from the sun!
Jupiter •Size: Three hundred and seventeen times bigger than earth •Made of: Giant ball of gas Moons: 50 •Info: the giant red spot on Jupiter is where a storm has been raging for over 300 million years! It orbits round the sun every 4332.59 days. http://www.kidsastronomy.com/jupiter.htm http://www.happynews.com/living/space/jupiter-information-kids.htm The fifth planet from the sun!
Saturn • Size: 95 times bigger than earth • Made of: Gas • Moons: 53 • Info: The rings that circle Saturn are actually made of rock and ice! It takes 10.759.2 days to fully orbit the sun! What a long time!!! http://www.happynews.com/living/space/satu rn-information-kids.htm http://www.kidsastronomy.com/saturn.htm The sixth planet from the sun!
Uranus • Size: 14.6 times bigger than earth • Made of: Rock and ice • Moons: 27 • Info: Its believed that a large object hit the planet and that’s why its spinning on the wrong axis! It takes 30,684 day to orbit the sun! http://www.kidsastronomy.com/uranus.htm The seventh planet from the sun!
Neptune • Size: 17 times bigger than earth • Made of: Gas • Moons: 13 • Info: In 2011, Neptune it made itscomplete first orbit around the Sun!Sinceit was discovered in 1846 http://www.kidsastronomy.com/neptune.htm The eighth planet from the sun
Pluto • Size: 1% of earth • Made of: Ice and water • Moons: 4 or 3 • Info: Did you know Pluto was named by a 11 year old girl who lived in Oxford England? It takes 90.465 days to orbit around the sun. • http://www.universetoday.com/13875/what-is-pluto-made-up-of/ • http://www.kidsastronomy.com/pluto.htm • The last planet from the sun!
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